At about 950 times bigger than our Sun, Betelgeuse is one of the biggest stars in our Universe. But that comes with a price. Just like us, stars have a life expectancy, and Betelgeuse is no different.

(CNN) — Astronomers have long searched for clues that a hidden companion star sits out of view near the red supergiant star Betelgeuse. Now, they’ve uncovered a new piece of evidence: a trail like the ...

Betelgeuse, one of the most famous stars, is set to go supernova soon. This event will make it shine as brightly as the full moon and may even be visible during the day. In this video, we explore the ...

Astronomers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have uncovered direct evidence that the red supergiant Betelgeuse is being shaped by a small, long-suspected companion star. Using ...