Two suns in the sky?! It's a sure sign that GEE-ZUZ is coming back! The end of the world is at hand! REPENT!! REPENT, SINNERS!! But give me all of your money first. After all, you won't need it after the Rapture.
All the science in the world is not going to convince some people
'Second sun' on its way
The Earth could find itself with a 'second sun' for a period of weeks later this year when one of the night sky's most luminous stars explodes, scientists have claimed.
The supernova could provide the biggest light show since Earth was formed, and will be so bright that night will become like day for one or two weeks, experts said.
Betelgeuse, which is part of the Orion constellation 640 light years away from Earth, is a red supergiant, meaning that it is nearing the end of its life and is due to explode.
When it does go, it will burn so brightly that the earth will appear to have two suns in the sky, the Daily Mail reported.
What is less certain is when it will explode.
Brad Carter, senior lecturer of physics at the University of southern Queensland in Australia, said the explosion could take place before the end of the year – or indeed at any point over the next million years.
I wonder if that would upset the circadian rhythm of plants and animals?
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