Red Dwarfs Can Slowly Spin Down

Rotational deceleration.

Over billions of years, magnetic braking causes red dwarfs to rotate more slowly, reducing flaring and radiation output.

Why This Matters

This improves the chances for orbiting planets to remain habitable over long periods.

It also provides a method to estimate stellar ages through rotation rates.

Did You Know?

Old red dwarfs spin so slowly their “days” could last months.

Source

[NASA, nasa.gov]

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