Betelgeuse is a massive red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, easily spotted as the bright reddish-orange star marking the hunter shoulder. It is roughly 700 times larger than our Sun, and if it were placed where our Sun sits, it would swallow up Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars entirely. Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life and is expected to explode as a supernova at some point, though astronomers are quick to point out that could mean anytime between tomorrow and 100,000 years from now.
In late 2019, Betelgeuse dimmed dramatically and unexpectedly, sparking headlines around the world speculating that it might be about to explode. It later brightened again, and scientists believe the dimming was caused by a giant cloud of dust the star ejected into space. That drama has only made Betelgeuse more popular, especially with couples who like the idea of a star with a big, bold personality.
Betelgeuse is a favorite in our registry for couples who want a star name that stands out and gets noticed, much like their own relationship.