The Last Exploding Star That Was Visible To The Naked Eye

Could we see a star explode with our own eyes? It is possible

A colored image of the remnants of Kepler’s supernova (Public domain)

In 1604, the light from a nearby exploding star finally made its way to Earth. The result was a blotch of light that appeared in the sky and remained in place for over eighteen months. At night, the area glowed like a bruise on the firmament and it was so bright…