What Is The Sun? An Explainer for DC Locals
'According to the Capital Weather Gang, the gaseous lid that encapsulates our planet may be about to change colors from The Gray we have experienced since approximately the dawn of our species, to a cornflower blue only seen in the Facebook logo.
Elders claim that in the days before The Gray there was an object floating in the far reaches of space called The Sun: it allegedly sent warmth to our orbiting rock and even occasionally produced burns all over our bodies from its rays. (N.B. These were called “sunburns.”) But is this hot ball of flames a mere myth? What will happen if it emerges? Should we fear the sun or embrace it as our new idol? Below, the answers to 9 questions about the sun that you’re too embarrassed to ask.
What is The Sun?
The Sun is a floating ball of molten plasma, allegedly located approximately 92.96 millions miles away from Earth. It’s been called the center of our solar system, and it’s actually a Star, an incandescent point of light held together by its own gravity. The elders also claim that thousands of these “Stars” were once visible in the evening; they lit it up the night sky and sparkled like diamonds. Ah, to behold such a sight.
When was the last time The Sun appeared in the sky?
Technically, 17 days. Emotionally, an eternity.
What is Warmth?
Warmth is a feeling brought about by The Sun and its magical rays. It starts on the skin’s surface and eventually melts into your bones, provoking you to take off your wooly cardigan and lift your face towards the sky. Important: DO NOT lift your face toward the sky if the rain continues. You will get wet again and you are out of dry towels.'>>>
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/13/sun-explainer-dc-locals/
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