The sudden loss of the Sun would not be immediately felt on Earth, but within minutes the planet would undergo a rapid and irreversible transformation. Darkness would set in, temperatures would drop dramatically, and basic life support systems would slowly shut down. For approx 4.6 billion yearsThe sun has been the central force in the … Read more
We are now at home during the four month saga of Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS). This is a break week for this thing as it heads to the long awaited meeting this weekend. The comet was discovered on January 13, 2026, by a team of four astronomers. “MAPS” is an acronym that uses the first … Read more
The Sun has been the constant companion of the Earth since the birth of our planet. But if the sun suddenly disappeared, what would happen to our world? To understand the fate of the sunless Earth, it is important to know how the two came to be. The day formed about 4.6 billion years ago, … Read more