The mass of the sun exceeds the mass of our planet is about 333000 times and produces the same amount of energy as 100 billion hydrogen bombs every second. Huge lot makes this star the dominant gravitational force in the Solar system, securely locking all eight planets in their orbits. At the same time, energy from the sun heats the Earth to the extent necessary for the catalyst of life — water.

But what would happen if the sun suddenly will take and will disappear? Many people can't even imagine such a situation. However, the problem is not so stupid as it seems at first glance. At least, this thought experiment did not neglect himself, albert Einstein — well, we, based on his calculations, will try to tell you what really happens to the Earth if suddenly will go.

Gravity

Before the question was asked by Einstein, scientists believed that gravity changes are instantaneous. If it really were so, then the disappearance of the sun instantly sent to all eight planets in the endless journey through the dark depths of the galaxy. But Einstein proved that the speed of light and the speed of gravity is propagated at the same time — and that means we have eight minutes to enjoy a normal life, before we realize the disappearance of the Sun.

Eternal night

The sun may just die. In this case, humanity won't remain in full darkness, filled with desperate madmen the planet. The stars will still Shine, the plants to work, and people quite possibly will not start to ignite the fires of the Inquisition, a dozen years. But it will stop photosynthesis. Most plants will die within a few days — but that's not what should concern us the most. The Earth's average temperature will drop to -17 degrees Celsius in a week. By the end of the first year, our planet will experience a new ice age.

The rest of his life

Of course, a big part of life on Earth, his existence will cease. Less than a month, killed almost all plants. Large trees can survive a few more years, as they have large reserves of nutritive sucrose. But, nothing will face certain microorganisms — so, technically, life on Earth will continue.

The survival of the people

But what will happen to our species? Professor of astronomy Eric Blechman sure we will be able to survive without the Sun. This happens due to the volcanic heat that can be used for domestic heating and for industrial purposes. It is best to live in Iceland: people here already heat the house with geothermal energy.

Endless journey

But worst of all, the absence of the Sun will rip our planet from the leash and sent in a long, long journey. The planet will rush in search of adventure — and, most likely, will find them with ease. Unfortunately for us, it will not end very well: the slightest impact with another object will cause massive destruction. But there is a more positive scenario: if the planet refers to the side of the milky Way, the Earth may find a new star and become a new orbit. In that incredibly unlikely event, which has landed people will be the first astronauts who have overcome such a significant distance. Source: nlo-mir.ru