It is suspected that Mars will survive the death of the Sun.
The Sun's life cycle will eventually lead to its transformation into a red giant, followed by a planetary nebula phase, ultimately leaving behind a white dwarf. The fate of the planets in our solar system during these dramatic changes is a subject of scientific interest. According to current understandings, not all planets will survive this process.
Planetary Survival in the Sun's Demise
| Planet | Likely Survival |
|---|---|
| Mars | Yes |
| Jupiter | Yes |
| Saturn | Yes |
| Others | Possibly Not |
The planetary nebula that the Sun will generate is expected to fade away completely after approximately 9.5 billion years, leaving behind only the white dwarf and the surviving planets and asteroids. Some believe that Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are the most likely planets to survive the Sun's death in some form.
