* The Sun's Fuel: The Sun's energy comes from nuclear fusion, converting hydrogen into helium in its core. This process will eventually exhaust the hydrogen fuel.
* Red Giant Phase: As the hydrogen fuel runs out, the Sun's core will contract, increasing its temperature and causing the outer layers to expand significantly. This is the "red giant" phase.
* Planetary Nebula: During the red giant phase, the Sun will shed its outer layers, forming a beautiful planetary nebula.
* White Dwarf: The remaining core, made mostly of carbon and oxygen, will cool and shrink into a dense, Earth-sized object called a white dwarf.
Important Note: The Sun is not massive enough to become a supernova or a black hole.
