What If Betelgeuse Exploded Right Now?

At about 950 times bigger than our Sun, Betelgeuse is one of the biggest stars in our Universe. But that comes with a price. Just like us, stars have a life expectancy, and Betelgeuse is no different. It’s a ticking time bomb that’s ready to go, but we’re not sure when. So, what if today was the day Betelgeuse went out with a bang? How would the Earth be affected? And will our Universe ever be the same? Transcript and sources: Sign up for our What If Explorers Club weekly newsletter for exclusives & giveaways: Join our Patreon community and help make What If better: Can you translate this episode into another language? Add subtitles and we will link your YouTube channel in the description: Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: The Cosmos: Technology: Your Body: Humanity: T-shirts and merch: Suggest an episode (detailed): Newsletter: Feedback and inquiries: What If elsewhere: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: What If in Spanish: What If in Mandarin: What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: #Betelgeuse