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

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

July 15, 2020 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.

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