What’s the name of the star that is closest to our sun?

By Karen Hill

Proxima Centauri, a.k.a. Alpha Centauri C is the closest star to our solar system.

It’s 4.2 light-years away.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.