From the August 2008 issue

How many supernovae explode each second in the universe?

Allen Dailey, Sedona, Arizona

By Astronomy Staff | Published: August 25, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Putting these numbers together, about 40 supernovae are exploding somewhere in the universe every second.

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