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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

If Earth isn't consumed by the Sun when it is in its red star phase, then

it will at least turn into the same state as Mercury is now. The Earth should remain in the Mercury-like state even in the white dwarf phase which scientists believe will last for 10^38 years. Once the Sun starts to crystalize, then the Earth might turn into a ball of ice (assuming it hasn't already started to break apart from being hit by something).
Posted: 06/16/2026 at 01:36 PM ET
(In response to this post by astrohokie)

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Pirates once again racing to the bottom of the division. Lost 8 of last 10.
7Hokie1 • 06/16/26 12:06 PM ET
I can still see Sid Bream running the bases. Sad day in Pirates history.**
VTFuzz • 06/16/26 02:02 PM ET
First time I cried over sports (I was 11)
JDods123 • 06/17/26 02:23 PM ET
I watched that at the balcony after securing World Series tickets for
GreenvilleVT • 06/16/26 04:21 PM ET
In fairness, Bonds throw wasn't great - pulled Lavalliere up the first ...
vt90 • 06/16/26 03:17 PM ET
Pirates fan at work made the same comment to me....
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/16/26 02:32 PM ET
My family is from Pittsburgh and were big Pirates fans
VTFuzz • 06/17/26 06:00 AM ET
Don't worry...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/16/26 01:15 PM ET
Hear the comforting words.**
LTHokie • 06/16/26 03:46 PM ET
FTR, No ! Earth will be consumed by a bloated sun !**
astrohokie • 06/16/26 01:21 PM ET
Only talking 10 million years here. ;)**
ColoVT82 • 06/16/26 03:14 PM ET
If Earth isn't consumed by the Sun when it is in its red star phase, then ◄
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 01:36 PM ET
It will be....
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/16/26 02:34 PM ET
Maybe that far. Maybe just to us. Maybe something else**
ColoVT82 • 06/16/26 03:15 PM ET
I have seen a couple different theories out speculating just how large the
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 02:58 PM ET
In fairness, I haven't really delved into astrophysics in 30+ years...
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/17/26 11:26 AM ET
I wanted to take astronomy at VT, but the classes always conflicted with
VTHokie2000 • 06/17/26 12:50 PM ET
But the Mazeroski walk off will live forever**
TomTurkey • 06/16/26 01:18 PM ET
Tigs rapped 5 homers (3 from Keith) last night & K’d 18 times.
PhotoHokieNC • 06/16/26 12:39 PM ET