A “Stellar Sneeze” May Have Caused The Dramatic Dimming Of Betelgeuse Last Winter
blood-red supergiant star Betelgeuse surged in popularity last winter during its unbelievable dimming issue , which began in December and concluded in February . The angle of dip was so dramatic the star dropped out of the Top 20 bright stars , puzzling scientists as to its cause . Betelgeuse is known to be variable in its brightness , change on a more or less even cycle . Even though the latest event was within this cycle , the magnitude command an account ....