Betelgeuse, the massive red supergiant in Orion’s shoulder, is on the brink of a spectacular ending and when it goes supernova, it could outshine the Moon in our sky. Visible even in daylight, this explosion would be one of the brightest, longest-lasting celestial events ever witnessed by humanity. Scientists believe it could happen anytime within the next few years or centuries. But recent shifts in Betelgeuse’s brightness hint that we may be closer than ever. When it happens, the sky will ligh