# 'Great Dimming' of Betelgeuse star is solved

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**Created:** [June 17, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://teo9i.com/t/great-dimming-of-betelgeuse-star-is-solved/2290 "2021-06-17T12:23:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 17, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://teo9i.com/t/great-dimming-of-betelgeuse-star-is-solved/2290/1 "2021-06-17T12:23:25Z")

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> **['Great Dimming' of Betelgeuse star is solved](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57501416)**
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> Astronomers say a cold spot and dust formation explain last year's unusual drop in brightness.