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Iconic Star Betelgeuse Will Temporarily Vanish From the Sky Next Week

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The bright star Betelgeuse, a prominent member of the Orion constellation, is set to be occulted by the asteroid Leona on December 11. This occurrence, expected to last no more than 10 seconds, will cause the star to temporarily vanish from sight, a phenomenon visible along a narrow path on Earth.

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Source: gizmodo.com