* Mass: Neutron stars are formed from the collapse of massive stars, at least 8 times the mass of our Sun. The Sun is simply not massive enough.

* Evolution: The Sun will become a red giant, then a white dwarf. The core will eventually cool down and fade away.

Here's a breakdown of what will happen to our Sun:

1. Red Giant: In about 5 billion years, the Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core. It will start to fuse helium, expanding significantly and becoming a red giant. This will engulf Mercury and Venus, and likely Earth.

2. Planetary Nebula: The outer layers of the Sun will be ejected into space, forming a planetary nebula (a colorful cloud of gas).

3. White Dwarf: The remaining core, about the size of the Earth, will be a white dwarf. It will slowly cool down and fade away over trillions of years.

Key Takeaway: The Sun's fate is to become a white dwarf, not a neutron star.