After another 4-to-5 billion years pass, the Sun will swell into a red giant, entering the next phase of its evolution. NASA / JPL-Caltech / R. HurtMost of us — scientists and non-scientists alike — have a relatively accurate picture of the Solar System in our heads. This is the starting point most of us have for the Solar System, and it's mostly correct. NASAAnd that's only when you consider the evolution of the inner Solar System, without including the impact of whatever dynamics are occurring in the outer Solar System. As far as what else will remain in the Solar System, however, recent research leaves a number of open questions.

Source: Forbes February 08, 2020 06:56 UTC