# Two monster black holes could collide in just 100 years

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:03:18+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070650.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/two-monster-black-holes-could-collide-in-just-100-years-1b6202/

Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of two supermassive black holes spiraling toward a potentially spectacular collision at the center of galaxy Mrk 501. A previously unseen jet of particles revealed the likely presence of a second black hole, with observations suggesting the pair completes an orbit every 121 days. Depending on their masses, these cosmic giants could merge in as little

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