Is the sun extinguishing? In 1994, American astronomer Dr. Richard Bress made a shocking prediction, claiming that the sun would extinguish within four years. This prediction caused a significant stir in the scientific community. However, many scholars believe this is merely a temporary phenomenon and not a sign of the sun's extinction. Dr. Bress discovered through long-term observations that the surface temperature of the sun is decreasing, with the temperature of the photosphere dropping from 6000°C to 5200°C, and a significant reduction in the temperature of the corona. These findings have attracted global attention from astronomers, who are intensifying their research to validate this hypothesis.
Despite this, some scientists argue that the sun's radiation levels are relatively stable, and even if there are changes, their impact on Earth's climate is minimal. In fact, the sun's energy comes from nuclear reactions occurring within its core, which will continue for millions of years. According to astronomers, the hydrogen fuel on the sun can continue to burn for 14 billion years. Even when the hydrogen fuel is exhausted, the sun will enter another phase of nuclear reactions, continuing to provide light and heat for billions of years. Additionally, Jupiter, as a potential 'successor,' may become a second sun in the distant future, continuing to supply energy to Earth.
What is the fate of the sun? The scientific community provides a definitive answer: as long as the hydrogen fuel on the sun is not depleted, it will not extinguish. Humanity need not worry excessively; the sun has already prepared a reliable substitute for itself—Jupiter.
