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all stars die... this is a given... will we be advanced enough to accurately predict the death of our sun to a specific year or decade and by the same generation that will be doomed as a result?
flyinhigh said:all stars die... this is a given... will we be advanced enough to accurately predict the death of our sun to a specific year or decade and by the same generation that will be doomed as a result?
The Sun's End refers to the eventual death of our sun, when it will run out of fuel and cease to shine.
Yes, scientists have been able to use mathematical models and observations of other stars to predict that the Sun will likely die in about 5 billion years.
As the Sun's fuel runs out, it will expand into a red giant, engulfing and destroying the inner planets, including Earth.
No, the Sun's death is a natural process that cannot be prevented. However, scientists are researching ways to prolong the Sun's life through nuclear fusion or finding alternative sources of energy.
The outer planets, such as Jupiter and Saturn, may survive the Sun's expansion, but their orbits will likely change. Other objects, such as comets and asteroids, will be ejected from the solar system.