“Astronomical event depicted visually in this puzzle” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SUPERNOVA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Astronomical event depicted visually in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 59 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.