Rare Celestial Event: Betelgeuse, One of the Brightest Stars, to Temporarily Vanish
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
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.