All Things Space, UFOs, etc.Supernova 1181 was described in an ancient Arabic poem Posted on October 20, 2025 by Administrator Supernovas look like stars that suddenly appear in the sky. But they’re actually explosions of massive stars at the ends of their lives, shining brilliantly then gradually fading over time. If a supernova occurs within several thousand light-years of us, it could be bright enough to view with the unaided eye. Supernovas are rare, but historical writings have documented a few of them.
