What If the Sun Collided With a Black Hole?

What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · Oct 8, 2025 · 9m

You've heard the Soundgarden song, but how about a real Black Hole Sun collision? Most black holes are the remnants of massive stars. Would our Sun survive the collision, or could a black hole make some serious cosmic trouble for the ruler of our Solar System?

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