Sun's Eventual Demise

Comments focus on the Sun's finite lifespan, repeatedly noting it will burn out, explode, become a red giant, or expand to engulf Earth and the solar system. Discussions counter permanence arguments by highlighting this inevitable cosmic end.

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blitzar Oct 13, 2021 View on HN

The sun is not infinite, when it runs out of fuel it will be gone too.

muthdra Oct 2, 2018 View on HN

Wouldn't it already be annihilated by photons from the sun?

beeworker Feb 24, 2015 View on HN

It's a tempting thing, given the sun will eventually burn out.

pests May 6, 2024 View on HN

Lets hope it doesn't dim our sun...

Marrand Oct 23, 2022 View on HN

Then nothing is, as the sun will burn out at some point (since we are nitpicking :) )

fairity Apr 9, 2021 View on HN

Indefinitely? The sun will eventually blow up.

m3kw9 Apr 29, 2019 View on HN

Would a run away reaction turn earth into a sun?

speeder Feb 4, 2013 View on HN

Interesting how he predicts the reason for Sun demise.

cortesoft Dec 31, 2021 View on HN

Well, our sun will eventually explode, which will certainly chew up the biosphere.

fauigerzigerk Jun 7, 2011 View on HN

The Sun you mean is now a white dwarf inside a black hole. If you want to know when you might find closure, you need to ask an Oracle ;-)