Prepare for a celestial marvel as the colossal star Betelgeuse faces a momentary eclipse by asteroid Leona. This rare event, spanning a narrow path from central Asia to parts of Mexico, promises a fleeting glimpse of the red supergiant's disappearance. Uncertainties linger on whether it'll be a total eclipse or a mesmerizing "ring of fire" around the star. Witness this cosmic dance, where Betelgeuse, thousands of times brighter than the sun, offers astronomers a chance to unravel its mysteries before its eventual supernova explosion in the millennia ahead.
