The red giant star Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis.
The red supergiant giant star Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, one of the main stars in the constellation of Orion. This star is in the late stages of its life and may explode as a brilliant supernova at any time withint about the next million years. When it does so, it may briefly appear as a second Sun in the sky. Credit Robin Scagell/Galaxy
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