What Would Happen To The Earth If The Sun Went Cold For A Week?

The sun not working even for just a few days presents a number of perilous possibilities. If it simply stopped producing heat and light, things in our solar system would be okay (sort of). However, if the sun stopped working altogether and lost its mass (which is impossible), things would get much worse on Earth.

The sun not working — even for just a few days — presents a number of perilous possibilities. If it simply stopped producing heat and light, things in our solar system would be okay (sort of). However, if the sun stopped working altogether and lost its mass (which is impossible), things would get much worse on Earth. This is because of our good friend, gravity (via NASA).

If the sun lost its mass, the planets would start moving chaotically, and more than likely, things would get bumpy. In fact, it wouldn't be a surprise if planets collided with one another, creating new, larger planets. If the Earth managed to avoid getting hit by another planet, it would probably be drawn to the gravitational force of larger heavenly bodies nearby, according to New Scientist. Another theory involves the Earth drifting through space, and if it were lucky enough to dodge other planets, asteroids, and comets, it would eventually make its way to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri, in about 43,000 years, per Insider.

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