A Passing Star Could Fling Earth Out of Orbit Faster Than Anyone Previously Predicted - The Daily Galaxy
Google News • 1/7/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026
Summary
A passing star has the potential to eject Earth from its orbit at a speed faster than previously estimated, according to a report by The Daily Galaxy. This finding suggests new dynamics in the gravitational interactions between celestial bodies.
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