5 Nearest Stars To Earth

Dec 19, 2023, 16:59 IST

Abhinav Singh

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.

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Lalande 21185

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

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