‘The sun is unbearably loud. All stars are very loud’: Space enthusiasts discuss the ‘terrifying truths’ about the universe that most people don't realize

Lana DeGaetano • "Show me to me please."

Aug 22, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Outer space is so far away that it almost feels unreal; trying to verbalize the way thinking about the vastness of the universe is impossible because our minds cannot even comprehend its actual magnitude. In your day-to-day life, how often do you feel your heart beat in your chest and realize you are made up of small parts that become you? Similarly, how we are, like everyone says, on a floating rock in the middle of a vast playground of life, gases, particles, and what have you?

If you're like me, probably not that often. It weighs on your daily duties and often leads to an existentialist spiral. However, some people think about the science and reality of our universe for a living. Additionally, Redditors. What? Regular people like talking about this stuff too, you know.

What are some terrifying truths you've read about regarding our planet, this galaxy, and this vast universe we live in? How do those truths make you feel?

Below, you'll find a discussion about the universe as we know it and how we have only touched the tip of the iceberg in terms of space exploration.