Astronomers have detected the biggest cosmic explosion ever seen.

The explosion, designated AT2021lwx, is about 100 times bigger than the solar system and two trillion times brighter than the Sun at its peak. It has been visible since 2020 in the constellation Vulpecula, about 8 billion light-years away.

Astronomers are still not sure what caused the explosion, but they believe it may have been the death of a massive star. The event is so powerful that it is thought to have been able to create new elements, such as gold and platinum.

The discovery of AT2021lwx is a reminder of the vastness and power of the universe. It is also a reminder that there are still many things we do not know about the cosmos.

@science