Revised Simulations Suggest Shorter Stability for Outer Solar System

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Published: 2026-09-30
Category: science
Source: AAS Nova
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New simulations, accounting for realistic solar mass-loss as the Sun becomes a white dwarf, indicate the outer solar system's orbital stability is significantly shorter than prior estimates. This research suggests a higher likelihood of outer planet orbit destabilization and disassembly on timescales billions of times faster than previously believed. This re-evaluation impacts our understanding of long-term planetary evolution.

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