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Are the stars you see at night already dead? The truth about starlight
Some of the stars you can see tonight may have died thousands of years ago Which fact about space messes with your head the most? Drop it below 👇
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Some of the stars you can see tonight may have died thousands of years ago Which fact about space messes with your head the most? Drop it below 👇
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That star you're staring at — it may not exist anymore. Light isn't instant — it takes time to cross the universe. Even our nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is four light-years away. But many visible stars are thousands of light-years away — so their light left long ago. Every star you see is a snapshot of the past — some may have exploded centuries ago. Follow for more facts that'll make you see the sky differently.