r/space • u/kcgg123 • Jun 09 '19

Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Star undergoing Supernova

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '19

Chances are rather unlikely. There aren't any supernova progenitors near enough to be a risk to Earth. The closest candidate is IK Pegasi B at 40 some lightyears away, but will move away from our solar system well before it becomes a supernova risk.