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Betelgeuse Is Set to Almost Disappear. Here's How to See It Happen. (www.sciencealert.com)
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[โ€“] otter@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Now, scientists are predicting it will almost disappear from view altogether, albeit briefly, on December 12.

Scientists predict a passing asteroid named 319 Leona will block Betelgeuse's view from Earth for up to five seconds โ€“ in the same way as the moon eclipses the sun.

[โ€“] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Check your local time zones. It's Dec 11th for many. I think about 8pm Dec 11 for EST Americas