Astronomers have long thought that the Milky Way is headed for an inevitable crash with its neighbor, Andromeda. But a new study complicates the story.

Scientists previously predicted the pair of galaxies would merge in about five billion years. Now, research suggests that ...

"As it stands, proclamations of the impending demise of our Galaxy seem greatly exaggerated." That's the conclusion scientists have reached after revisiting the possibility of what we thought was a ...

There's a 50-50 chance a galaxy will crash into the Milky Way. by MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer. Sun, June 8th 2025 at 10:34 PM. 3. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. ... seemed destined for a head-on crash.

The Milky Way and the neighboring Andromeda galaxy are currently hurtling through space toward each other at a speed of about 250,000 miles per hour (400,000 kph), setting up a possible future ...