Will Dimming Giant Star Betelgeuse Explode?

Variable red supergiant star Betelgeuse has been recently dimming beyond rates ever seen before. Scientists are skeptical that the star is about to go supernova...but it is possible. Story: Will Bright Star Betelgeuse Finally Explode? A Look at the Dimming Red Giant in Orion's Shoulder https://www.space.com/dimming-star-betelgeuse-red-giant-could-explode-supernova.html

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