There is a new bright supernova in M28 more commonly known as the Cigar galaxy, by the big dipper or rather Ursa Minor. M28 is about 12 million light years away meaning the "new" supernova we're seeing acually happened 12 million years ago. The super nova was caused by a white dwarf accretung matter of a companion star. Despite it's new formation it is already the brightest celestial object in M28, scientists believe it will reach maximum brightness in about 2 weeks. It is already viewable with a low powered telescope easily in the night sky.
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