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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

The Earth could be soon flung out of orbit or into the sun - all thanks to a passing star

Could a passing star be on a collision course with our solar system and, eventually, Earth?

It’s difficult to know if such an outcome is likely. Recently, researchers have found the Milky Way likely won’t crash into its neighboring galaxy any time soon. Our blue marble is already slated to be eaten by our sun in several billion years, after it turns into a red giant and expands.

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