Scientists tell when the Sun will explode and kill all life on Earth

Throughout history, mankind has predicted various variants of the apocalypse - from a meteorite impact to a great flood. Terrible prophecies have been frightening for thousands of years.

Scientists predict that someday the end will come not only for the Earth but also for the Solar System. This will happen when the Sun burns out. Although the Sun's complete death is still trillions of years away, some scientists believe that the current phase of its life cycle will end in 5 billion years, BGR reports.

After this time, the Sun will look like a red planet and will not be able to create heat. In fact, the Sun as we know it will die.

Its outer layers will become unstable and expand, so Mercury and Venus will be the first to meet a terrible end.

On Earth, astronomers predict that the apocalypse will begin with the activation of fierce solar winds that will destroy the protective magnetic field.

Although this forecast is frightening, there is a possibility that humanity will not even see the explosion on the Sun. Scientists say that in a billion years, as a result of climate change and the increase in the Sun's brightness, the oceans on Earth will simply evaporate.

One thing all forecasts agree on is that the future of our planet is under threat. Perhaps this is why many people are so focused on space travel and dream of discovering the possibility of life on other planets. This is likely to enable humanity to survive when the Sun eventually dies or another global catastrophe occurs.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL reported that astronomers have shown an amazing dark galaxy, similar to the "guardian of the universe".

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