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The nearest star(s) to our sun are the Alpha Centauri group. One small star is orbiting one big star. When the large star is in front of the small star (from our view on earth) the big star, Alpha Centauri, is closest. When the small star swings in front of the big star, the small star (Beta Centauri) is closest
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe sun is the closest star to earth and the distance ranges from roughly 90million miles at the closest point in earth's orbit to 94million miles at the furthest in earths orbit.
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∙ 15y agoAt a distance of about 4.2421 light years is Proxima Centauri our nearest stellar neighbor outside our own solar system.
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What is the closest star you can see at night and how far away is it?
This may sound simple but the closest star is in fact the sun that you can see durign day time.
How far is the sun from the next star?
As of June 2014, the closest known star to the Sun is Proxima Centauri. Proxima Centauri is located 4.24 light-years away from the Sun.
Which is the closet star to the earth?
The Sun is the closest star to Earth.The next closest is Proxima Centauri.
Why is the sun much brighter than any other star?
The brightest star in the sky is the sun, as it is by far the closest. The next closest is a red dwarf star called Proxima Centauri, much further away. The sun is around 8 minutes away at the speed of light, while Proxima Centauri is around 4.2 years away at the speed of light (light years).
What is the closest star to us after the sun?
the closest star to us after the sun is called Proxima Centauri.
How far is our closest star?
The nearest star to our sun, Proxima Centauri - is about five light years away.
What is the closest star you can see at night and how far away is it?
This may sound simple but the closest star is in fact the sun that you can see durign day time.
How far is the sun to the closest star?
The closest star to our sun is Proxima Centauri, which is a red dwarf 4.22 light years away. It is too dim to see and it is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
How far are earths neighbors?
Earth's closest neighboring star is the sun; about 93 million miles away.
How far is the sun from the next star?
As of June 2014, the closest known star to the Sun is Proxima Centauri. Proxima Centauri is located 4.24 light-years away from the Sun.
How far is the 2nd star from the earth not including the sun?
Proxima Centauri is the closest star at about 4.24 light years; the next closest star is Alpha Centauri-A which is about 4.37 light years away.
What is the closest star to earth at night?
The sun is always by far the closest, regardless of time of day. The next nearest star is Proxima centauri, over 4 lightyears away.
How far are earths neighboring stars?
Earth's closest neighboring star is the sun; about 93 million miles away.
How far is the closest star from us?
The closest star is our Sun; the distance is 150 million kilometers. The closest star after that is about 4.3 light-years away. Each light-year is about 9.5 trillion (9.5 million million) kilometers.
How far is the closest planet to the earth besides the sun?
The sun is not considered a planet, it's considered a star. It is however the closest star to Earth. Earth is also the third planet from the sun. Hence the name "third rock from the sun". Venus is the closest planet from the sun at around 25.5 million miles away.
How far away is the cloest star to the milky way?
First of all the closest star to the milky way is the Sun and it's approximately 93 million miles away from the earth.
Which star is closest to your sun?
The closest known Star to our sun is Proxima Centauri, a small dim red dwarf star around 4.2 light years away.
