"Betelgeuse: The Fiery Explosion Set to Transform the Night Sky Forever"

Betelgeuse, one of Earth's closest star neighbors, may explode in a giant supernova within our lifetime, according to a new study. The research suggests that Betelgeuse is in the late stages of its life, with oscillations indicating a decreasing brightness at an accelerating rate. If the hypothesis is correct, the star could shine brighter than the moon for several weeks or even months before fading from the Orion constellation forever. However, most astronomers believe Betelgeuse is younger and do not expect it to explode anytime soon.