Black Hole Runs Out of Gas, Rapidly Dims its Galaxy

AI Briefing

• – Black hole at the center of galaxy J0218-0036 dims by 20% over 20 years, a rare and rapid change.
• – Astronomers are unsure what caused the sudden decrease in brightness, which is unusual for active galactic nuclei (AGN) like this one.
• – The event has sparked interest among scientists to investigate the possible effects of a nearby galaxy collision or other external factors.