The Milky Way galaxy could fit over 1 trillion Earth-sized planets within its vast expanse.
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Space
The Milky Way is an enormous spiral galaxy that spans about 100,000 light-years across. With its estimated 100 to 400 billion stars, astronomers believe there are potentially over 1 trillion Earth-sized planets orbiting those stars. This staggering number emphasizes just how vast and populated our galaxy may be, opening up exciting possibilities for the existence of life beyond Earth.
