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Rare Celestial Event: Betelgeuse, One of the Brightest Stars, to Temporarily Vanish

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth, is predicted to nearly disappear for 7 to 12 seconds in a "once-in-a-lifetime" event as asteroid Leona passes in front of it. Skywatchers in certain regions will be able to witness this historic event, which is expected to peak in Florida on December 11. Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star, has been of interest due to its fluctuating brightness and concerns of a potential explosion. Scientists hope to learn more about the star and the asteroid through this rare occurrence.

via NDTV|

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"Iconic Star Betelgeuse Temporarily Vanishes in Rare Eclipse Spectacle"

A rare celestial event is set to occur as the asteroid Leona passes in front of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse, creating a unique eclipse visible along a narrow path from central Asia to parts of Mexico. Astronomers hope to gather more information about Betelgeuse and Leona during the 15-second eclipse, which could result in a total eclipse or a "ring of fire" eclipse. Betelgeuse, one of the largest and brightest stars in the night sky, is thousands of times brighter than our sun and is expected to go supernova within 100,000 years.

via Fox News|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Betelgeuse Star to Temporarily Vanish on December 12

The bright star Betelgeuse, part of the Orion constellation, will be temporarily obscured by the asteroid Leona on December 11, causing it to vanish from sight for a few seconds. This rare event will only be visible along a narrow path on Earth, stretching from Mexico to central Asia. The occultation offers a unique opportunity for scientists to study Betelgeuse's behavior and characteristics, as well as gain insights into the asteroid Leona. The Virtual Telescope 2.0 project will livestream the event, allowing people outside the path to witness the spectacle.

via Gizmodo|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Betelgeuse's Fate: Dimming or Disappearing as Asteroid Approaches

On December 11 or 12, 2023, observers in southern Europe, the Bahamas, southern Florida, and part of Mexico will have the opportunity to witness the star Betelgeuse dim or disappear for several seconds as asteroid Leona passes in front of it. This event presents a unique opportunity for astronomers to study both Betelgeuse and Leona, helping to refine their knowledge of the star's size and shape, as well as map its convective cells. Betelgeuse is known for its variability in brightness and is the nearest red supergiant star to Earth, located approximately 1,000 light-years away.

via EarthSky|

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