Betelgeuse, the most famous red supergiant star and one of the sky's brightest, will disappear for up to 12 seconds during an ultra-rare occultation by asteroid 319 Leona.
But, in EST and similar time zones, it’s December 11, not 12, right? The headline says 12th; the article says Monday the 11th. And based on a different article I previously read, I set myself a calendar reminder for the 11th, so I’m leaning that way. Maybe they meant the 12th UTC?
Edit: Yep, in EST and other Western TZs, I’m reading the 11th–Monday night.
So, for example, in Cordoba, Spain, the mid-point of the event will be at about 1:15:45 UTC, or 2:15:45 a.m. local time, on December 12, 2023. And in Miami, Florida, the mid-point of the event will be at about 8:24:54 p.m. local time on December 11, 2023. That’s the same as 1:24:54 UTC on December 12, 2023. Find the exact timing for your location here.
Please note it’s Dec 11 EST. You may have seen my old comment that said the title’s 12th EST. So it’s best to follow the direct pages linked in the article for your timezone
8:17pm EST Dec 11, 2023
The article has links to maps, a detailed info page, and a livestream
Edit: bad fleshbot. I’m kinda guessing the article changes time for the reader because it absolutely says 11th, not the 12th as the title says.
But, in EST and similar time zones, it’s December 11, not 12, right? The headline says 12th; the article says Monday the 11th. And based on a different article I previously read, I set myself a calendar reminder for the 11th, so I’m leaning that way. Maybe they meant the 12th UTC?
Edit: Yep, in EST and other Western TZs, I’m reading the 11th–Monday night.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/asteroid-will-cover-betelgeuse-may-reveal-its-visible-surface/
https://earthsky.org/space/betelgeuse-will-dim-disappear-asteroid-leona-dec-11-12-2023/
You are absolutely correct. I wonder if the title is UTC but the article adapts to the reader. I hope I don’t cause people to miss it
Thank you for untangling this. I’m calling up my science loving nieces to watch it for me and report.
Please note it’s Dec 11 EST. You may have seen my old comment that said the title’s 12th EST. So it’s best to follow the direct pages linked in the article for your timezone