Earth's Final Destiny: Swallowed by the Sun's White Dwarf Transformation

Recent research sheds light on the chaotic aftermath for planets and moons as stars evolve into white dwarfs, with Earth likely to be consumed during the sun's expansion.

New research reveals the fate of Earth and other planets when the sun becomes a white dwarf, indicating a chaotic end for many celestial bodies.
The sun's transformation into a white dwarf will result in the destruction or radical alteration of planets and moons close to it, with some being torn apart by gravity.
Observations of white dwarfs show erratic brightness changes, suggesting the presence of debris from destroyed planets and moons.
While the inner planets of our solar system, including Earth, are expected to be engulfed by the sun as it expands, the fate of outer planets and moons is less certain.
The study underscores the complexity and unpredictability of planetary systems' evolution post-star death, challenging astronomers' understanding.