"Nearby" supernova just blew.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25860454
"The supernova may be visible to stargazers through binoculars - and could grow brighter in coming weeks."
"The dramatic event happened 12 million light years away in Messier 82 - known as the cigar galaxy for its shape.
"It was discovered by undergraduates during a telescope class at the University of London Observatory.
"One minute we're eating pizza then five minutes later we've helped to discover a supernova. I couldn't believe it," said student Tom Wright."