It’s been in the news whether Betelgeuse is about (well 650 years ago) to explode. Betelgeuse is a known variable with a range from 0.0 to +1.3. The current dip is more pronounced this time.
Betelgeuse Dimming
Astronomy News visible from latitude 34.06°N
- 01 May 2024 (7 days away): Moon at Last Quarter
- 30 Apr 2024 (6 days away): Mercury at aphelion
- 29 Apr 2024 (4 days away): Close approach of Mars and Neptune
- 29 Apr 2024 (4 days away): Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
- 26 Apr 2024 (2 days away): Lunar occultation of Antares
- 26 Apr 2024 (2 days away): The Moon at aphelion
- 23 Apr 2024 (20 hours ago): Full Moon
- 23 Apr 2024 (Today): π-Puppid meteor shower 2024
- 22 Apr 2024 (2 days ago): Messier 101 is well placed
- 22 Apr 2024 (3 days ago): Lyrid meteor shower 2024
Betelgeuse has reached its dimmest and is now brightenning again.
https://www.aavso.org/