412K views · 5.1K reactions | Betelgeuse, a red supergiant about 650 light-years from Earth, could go supernova at any moment. It may have already exploded, and we’re simply waiting for the light to reach us. When it does, the supernova will shine as bright as the full moon—even in daylight. | The Galactic Void | Facebook

41K views · 672 reactions | JWST Captures a Red Supergiant Before It Explodes - A red supergiant star has finally been caught in its final moments — just before exploding into a supernova. But what made this one so different? And why had it remained invisible until now? According to The Astrophysical Journal Letters, new JWST data may have just solved one of astronomy’s oldest mysteries. Watch how the universe revealed what was once hidden behind the dust. | The Brain Maze | Facebook