FOR COPYRIGHT ISSUES CONTACT:Mmarmelonic@gmail.com “The star Betelgeuse is so large if you swapped it with the Sun, it would engulf the orbit of Mars and extend all the way through the asteroid belt. No need to panic, but at 700 light years, it's the closest star to the Sun that will end its life in a Supernova explosion.” Neil deGrasse Tyson. Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, has a beautiful orange-red color. It's also known for its variability, meaning that its brightness can change over time. In fact, Betelgeuse can sometimes become so bright that it rivals even the brightest stars in the sky, reaching a magnitude of almost 0.0. It has been said that the Betelgeuse has exploded and we are in it for a great terrifying experience, but is this really true? Lets look into the current situation of this beautiful sun-like structure.