Betelgeuse
Articles about Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star that forms Orion's left shoulder
Betelgeuse will one day explode, and it's been acting strange recently. Astronomers have finally worked out what it is
Betelgeuse's strange dimming could finally be explained
Astronomers may finally have found a companion star orbiting the red giant on Orion's shoulder
It's official. Betelgeuse has a companion star. But it won't last long – one day Betelgeuse will swallow its buddy
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When Betelgeuse goes supernova, will it be dangerous to observe through a telescope?
How bright will Betelgeuse be when it goes supernova, and would it be safe to observe through a telescope?
Could giant star Betelgeuse explode as a supernova any time soon? It depends who you ask
The red giant star Betelgeuse is due to end its life in a supernova. But will this happen in 1,000 years, or 100,000 years?
Is Earth in danger if Betelgeuse goes supernova?
Red giant star Betelgeuse, could go supernova relatively soon. Are we in danger? Patrick Moore weighs up the risk in this archive article.
Betelgeuse to dim or disappear as asteroid Leona passes in front of it
An occultation of Betelgeuse by asteroid Leona will be visible in southern Europe on 12 December.
A complete guide to star Betelgeuse in Orion
Our complete guide to Betelgeuse in Orion, including how to see it, its dimming and brightening episodes and whether it will go supernova.
Betelgeuse brightens by 50 percent - will it go supernova?
The star brightened over May and June 2023, leading may to question if a supernova might be imminent.
Betelgeuse is brightening up again
After a faint spell, the star Betelgeuse is getting back up to its normal brightness levels.
Gravitational waves detected in same area of sky as Betelgeuse
The detection of gravitational waves near supergiant Betelgeuse has led some to wonder whether the two could be related.
Did Betelgeuse swallow a companion star?
The red supergiant star Betelgeuse is spinning much faster than expected. A new theory suggests this could be the result of the star having expanded and swallowed a companion star that was in its orbit.
