Here's why:

* Mass: Neutron stars are formed from the collapse of massive stars, at least 8 times the mass of our Sun. Our Sun is a relatively small star.

* Evolution: Our Sun will eventually become a red giant, then a white dwarf. White dwarfs are much smaller and less dense than neutron stars.

* Supernova: Neutron stars are formed in the incredibly powerful explosion of a supernova. Our Sun is not massive enough to undergo a supernova.

Here's a simplified explanation of the Sun's fate:

1. Red Giant: As the Sun ages, it will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core. This will cause the core to contract and heat up, causing the outer layers to expand and cool, turning the Sun into a red giant.

2. Planetary Nebula: The outer layers of the Sun will be expelled, forming a beautiful planetary nebula.

3. White Dwarf: The remaining core of the Sun will collapse into a dense, hot white dwarf. This white dwarf will slowly cool over billions of years.

So, while our Sun's fate is dramatic, it's not as extreme as the formation of a neutron star.