By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 10, 2025

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What would happen to Earth's orbit if the Sun disappeared?

The Sun will eventually die in around 5 billion years, but what would happen if it suddenly vanished?

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If the Sun disappeared, Earth and all other objects in the Solar System would no longer follow their orbits.

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Instead of orbiting, Earth would move in a straight line into space, continuing its forward motion.

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Earth would head towards the stars at an incredible speed of 30km/s (67,000mph).

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This movement would continue until Earth eventually reaches the edge of the former Solar System.

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Other planets in the Solar System might interact with each other, but Earth would remain on its new path.

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As we float through space, we'd likely never encounter any other object.

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Sadly, Earth wouldn’t survive long. Without the Sun’s warmth, we would freeze to death within weeks.

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