At what stage of a star life cycle is our Sun? Is this a stable phase of the life cycle?

Answer 1

Sun is now in main sequence.It is stable phase which will last at least 5 billion years.

The Sun is currently in the main sequence and has been for approximately 4.6 billion years. Image credit: atnf.csiro.au.

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Answer 2

Luke Allen

Our Sun is currently in the main sequence stage of its life cycle. This is a stable phase where nuclear fusion in its core converts hydrogen into helium, releasing energy. It has been in this stage for about 4.5 billion years and is expected to remain in this phase for several billion more years.

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