Question on Supernova Explosions

Michael Richmond wrote:
No. The high-energy electromagnetic radiation -- X-rays
and gamma-rays -- from the event would be spread out over a
matter of days to weeks. The Earth would rotate many times
while being bathed in radiation.

Suppose the question were about whether the supernova were near the
celestial poles. Would your answer change?

Brian Tung
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