5 Nearest Stars To Earth

Proxima Centauri

Proxima Centauri is the closest star known to us, located roughly 4.24 light-years from Sun. It is a red dwarf, the most common type of star found in the Milky Way. 

Alpha Centauri A and B

Proxima Centauri has siblings and they are Alpha Centauri A and B, located in the same Alpha Centauri three-star system. They are slightly farther away than Proxima, at about 4.37 light-years.

Barnard’s Star

Another red dwarf, Barnard's Star is located 5.96 light-years from Earth. It was discovered by American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard.

Wolf 359

Wolf 359 is another red dwarf, located in the Leo constellation. It is 7.86 light years away from Earth and was first identified by German astronomer Max Wolf.

Lalande 21185

Located in the southern part pf the Ursa Major constellation, Lalande 21185 is around 8.29 light-years away from Earth.