"Betelgeuse: The Impending Explosion That Could Shake Our Lifetime"

A new study suggests that the red giant star Betelgeuse may explode in a supernova within the next few hundred years, contrary to the beliefs of most astronomers. The study proposes that Betelgeuse is larger than previously thought, based on its pulsations and irregular behavior. However, other astronomers criticize the study for selectively choosing measurements and argue that the star's apparent size is influenced by surrounding dust and gas clouds. The paper has not yet been peer-reviewed or published, and the current brightening of Betelgeuse does not necessarily indicate an imminent explosion.