Is the sun's mass increasing or decreasing?

The sun's mass is gradually decreasing over time due to the process of nuclear fusion, which converts hydrogen into helium and releases energy. Additionally, the sun loses mass through the solar wind, a stream of charged particles released from its outer layers. However, this loss is minuscule compared to its total mass, so the sun remains stable in its life cycle for billions of years to come. Overall, while the sun's mass is decreasing, the rate is very slow and not significant in the short term.