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Usually the 10th brightest star in the night sky, its magnitude typically ranges from +0.0 to +1.3 .

Betelgeuse is a , meaning its brightness fluctuates over time. alpha orionis

It is roughly 100,000 times brighter than the Sun but significantly cooler, with a surface temperature of approximately 3,600 Kelvin (6,020°F). Usually the 10th brightest star in the night

In late 2019 and early 2020, it experienced a historic drop in brightness, eventually attributed to a massive surface mass ejection that cooled into an obscuring dust cloud. 600 Kelvin (6

Distinctive orange-red hue, visible even without equipment. Variability and Observation

A red supergiant nearing the end of its life cycle.