The Sun Exploding: Effects on Earth

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If the sun were to explode, Earth would not experience the effects immediately; instead, there would be an eight-minute delay due to the time it takes for light and gravitational changes to reach our planet. The sun's gravitational influence would persist even after the explosion, as its mass does not vanish instantly. Observers could measure changes in the gravitational field as the explosion's energy propagated through the Solar System. This scenario has been a topic of speculation and discussion in various forums. Understanding these dynamics highlights the complex relationship between celestial events and their impacts on Earth.
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If the sun were to explode would the effect on Earth be simultaneous or would the explosion of the sun affect the Earth after eight minutes
 
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BTW, I know you're just speculating about a hypothetical circumstance, but do note that, even though the Sun explodes, it still continues to have a gravitational influence. The mass doesn't simply vanish.

You could measure the drop in the gravitational field as the shell of mass and energy approached, passed and expanded out into the Solar System.

Nature abhors a vertical slope.
 

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