The nearby star Betelgeuse is expected to explode as a supernova sometime in the cosmic near future, creating a spectacular display without threatening Earth.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This artist’s concept shows the red supergiant star Betelgeuse and an orbiting companion star creating a wake in the larger object ...

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 ...