The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is expected to collide with the Milky Way Galaxy. This event, known as the Milkomeda collision, is predicted to occur in about 4-5 billion years.

Key Details About the Collision:

1. Nature of the Collision:

Both galaxies will merge to form a single, larger elliptical or lenticular galaxy.

It is unlikely that individual stars will collide due to the vast distances between them, but their orbits will be significantly altered.

2. Gravitational Effects:

The mutual gravitational pull between the two galaxies will result in tidal distortions, starburst activity, and new regions of star formation.

3. Impact on Earth:

If Earth still exists by then, the collision is unlikely to have a direct effect on our planet, but the night sky will dramatically change as the galaxies merge.

This is a natural part of galactic evolution, as galaxies frequently interact and merge

throughout the universe.