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What Would Happen to Earth if the Sun Suddenly Vanished?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Earth would continue moving in a straight line, no longer orbiting the Sun.
  • Darkness would arrive after 8 minutes, the time for light to travel.
  • Photosynthesis would stop, leading to collapse of most ecosystems.
  • The average surface temperature would drop far below freezing within weeks.

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