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Astronomers discover the first ever green star
Scientists say our own sun may glow green as a cosmic zombie after it dies in billions of years; Halloween arrives much sooner.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on The Five O'ClockPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Space.com: “Astronomers discover the 1st ever green star, a cosmic zombie just in time for Halloween”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:56 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Halloween.
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAstronomers have found the first green star, and the sun could glow green too after it dies, billions of years from now.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA zombie sun for Halloween! I'm already planning the costume.
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