2024 Beetlejuice Star. Betelgeuse, the red star at the shoulder of the constellation orion, has been acting strange, raising hopes for the spectacle of a lifetime Learn about the star's life cycle, recent dimming and brightening.

Betelgeuse is a red giant star that could explode in a supernova, but astronomers say it’s still far from that stage. Michael keaton, winona ryder, catherine o’hara and jenna ortega lead the cast.