How long until the Sun becomes a black dwarf?

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The Sun will transition from a white dwarf to a black dwarf approximately 50 billion years after it reaches the white dwarf stage. This timeline is based on current astrophysical models and understanding of stellar evolution. The process involves the Sun exhausting its nuclear fuel and cooling down over an extensive period, leading to its final state as a black dwarf.

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How long after the Sun becomes a white dwarf will it be until it becomes a black dwarf?
 
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