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Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with its intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in its own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.

Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with its intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in its own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.

Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with it's intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in it's own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.

Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with its intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in its own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.

Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with it's intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in it's own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.

Neither the Sun nor Jupiter are "solid" masses.

Speed of impact will make a huge difference. In a very slow impact, the Sun absorbs Jupiter with little more than a hiccup.

Though I could see the sun having some flares and CMEs. If they are pointed at the Earth, the effects will range anywhere from a mild increase in the ionization of the ionosphere (better short wave communications) to a game over blast of high energy particles (kills all ungrounded/shielded electronics and electrical systems).

In a high speed impact will likely eject some mass, again the direction of this is everything.

I think @bowlturner has a serious point. Jupiter passing the Earth (with it's intense magnetic field) could be a huge problem in it's own right. Fortunately, space, even in the inner system, is BIG. Lots of room to slip Jupiter past us.