Do you know what’s coming our way? It’s Gliese 710, a star that’s headed straight towards us! And we’re not talking about a near-miss, it’s actually going to pass by our Solar System. But don’t worry, it’s not going to hit us. In fact, it’s going to pass by at a distance of about 16,000 astronomical units, which is about 240 trillion kilometers away. That’s still pretty close in astronomical terms!

Gliese 710

So, what do we know about this star? Well, Gliese 710 is a small, cool red dwarf star located in the constellation Serpens, about 64 light-years away from Earth.

Impact on Solar System
At its closest approach, Gliese 710 will be about 16,000 astronomical units away from our Solar System, which is about 240 trillion kilometers. While that may still sound like a vast distance, it’s close enough to have some interesting effects on our Solar System.

Discovery of Gliese 710’s Approach

The first indication that Gliese 710 was on a trajectory to pass relatively close to our Solar System came from observations of its motion through space.

Exoplanet Gliese 710b

Now one might wonder, does Gliese 710 have a planet? If yes, what would happen to it?
The answer is yes! Gliese 710b is a confirmed exoplanet in the orbit of its star.

What would happen if Gliese 710 collided with the Sun?
A collision between two stars is an extremely rare event due to the vast distances between them. But let’s play with scenarios a little.

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