Scientists have finally dated the end of life on Earth: what science really reveals.

In five billion years, the Sun will change shape

While the first scenario is already impressive, the second is downright spectacular. In about five billion years, our Sun will enter its so-called “red giant” phase. In practical terms? It will swell colossally, to the point of engulfing the nearest planets: Mercury, Venus, and potentially Earth itself.

But let’s not despair: the Sun is only halfway through its life. It still has five billion years ahead of it. To put things in perspective, modern humanity has existed for about 300,000 years. So we have a comfortable margin.