Astronomers are watching an exoplanet known as Kepler-1658b whose orbit is getting ever-shorter around its waning host star. This marks the first time in history experts have observed a death-by-star unfolding.
Our Sun may appear bountiful as it supports all life on Earth. But even it has a limited life-span. About five billion years from now, the fuel within the Sun will be spent and the Sun will start expanding. And it will certainly spell doom for planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
However, there are many theories about the grim fate of our Solar System and exactly how the Earth will meet its end (or will it?) is still being discussed in the scientific community.
For the first time, astronomers have identified a planet that is spiraling towards a cataclysmic collision with its aging sun, potentially offering a glimpse into how Earth could end one day.