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VTHokie2000
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I have seen a couple different theories out speculating just how large the

Sun will get at its peak during the red star phase. That was one of them. Another theory suggested the outer shell would stop somewhere between Venus and Earth because it doesn't have enough of the "right elements" to grow to its full potential. A third theory suggested the Sun will grow to consume Mars too and stop either before the asteroids or somewhere in the field. At least the scientists aren't exactly sure what all will happen when the Sun enters the red-giant branch (RGB).
Posted: 06/16/2026 at 02:58 PM ET
(In response to this post by Freddyburg Hokie)

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I can still see Sid Bream running the bases. Sad day in Pirates history.**
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Pirates fan at work made the same comment to me....
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VTFuzz • 06/17/26 06:00 AM ET
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Hear the comforting words.**
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FTR, No ! Earth will be consumed by a bloated sun !**
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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**
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