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Galactic collision: Milky Way and Andromeda on a cosmic path

Updated 2026-05-23 21:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies are set to collide in a cosmic event that will dramatically alter the universe's structure. Scientists are studying what might happen when these two massive galaxies merge.

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What will happen if the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide?

Our galaxy and its nearest large companion, Andromeda, may be headed for a collision on a cosmic scale. What happens then?

2026-05-22 10:45 UTC