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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 4 MIN

What If the Sun Became a Red Giant?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

The Sun won’t shine forever in its current form. When it runs out of hydrogen, it will expand into a red giant—fundamentally reshaping the Solar System. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/whatifshow/membershipGet the What if book: bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-bookJoin this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Our other channels:How to Survive: bit.ly/how-to-survive-showAperture: bit.ly/aperture-show T-shirts and merch: bit.ly/shopwhatifNewsletter: bit.ly/whatif-newsletter What If elsewhere:Discord: discord.gg/Bj5UnspbwEWhatsapp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8VC502ER6r1yk1yP2YInstagram: bit.ly/whatif-instagramTwitter: bit.ly/whatif-twitterFacebook: bit.ly/facebook-whatif Produced by Underknown: underknown.com #space #sun #redgiant #SolarSystem #cosmos #simulation See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/697508b8e5aa7f5a050fffdd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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