Scientists watched a black hole burp out the light of 10 trillion suns

The article discusses how scientists observed a black hole emitting a bright flash of light, equivalent to the energy output of 10 trillion suns. This event, known as a "burp," was captured by astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile. The black hole, located in a distant galaxy, emitted this intense light due to the process of accretion, where matter falls into the black hole and releases energy. Studying these phenomena helps researchers understand the behavior and impact of black holes in the universe.