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The Universe S5E8 — Dark Future of the Sun
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The Universe•Season 5•Episode 8

Dark Future of the Sun

7.4/10 · 63 votesSep 23, 201045 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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A look at the grim future of our home star, the sun, and what might happen to it five billion years in the future. Also the results of the growing sun as it kills life, including humans, if they were still around.

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Episode Summary

"Dark Future of the Sun" is episode 8 of The Universe season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 63 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on September 23, 2010.

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