# Webb spots possible early-universe supernova just days after it happened

Webb spots possible early-universe supernova just days after it happened

via [Phys.org (Space News section)](https://phys.org/news/2026-10-webb-early-universe-supernova-days.html)

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a possible supernova in the early universe just days after the star exploded. This discovery is exciting for sky-watchers because it provides a rare glimpse into the early universe and the life cycles of distant stars. The fact that this supernova was caught so soon after the explosion offers scientists a unique opportunity to study the event in detail, and astronomers may be able to learn more about the supernova as further observations are made.

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