Video: Journey of a Star: The Sun’s Life Cycle

The Sun is currently in its red giant phase.

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The Sun was born in a giant cloud of gas and dust called a nebula.

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Nuclear fusion in the Sun's core turns helium into hydrogen.

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The Sun has been in the main sequence stage for billions of years.

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When the Sun become a red giant, it will shrink in size.

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The Sun's energy during its main sequence stage supports life on Earth.

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After the red giant phase, the Sun will form a black hole.

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A planetary nebula is formed when the Sun sheds its outer layers.

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The Sun's life cycle does not impact the planets in the solar system.

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The Sun will eventually fade away as a white dwarf over billions of years.

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