Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Nearest star to the Earth (other than the Sun)

  1. Andromeda

  2. Great Bear

  3. Proxima Centauri

  4. Alpha Centauri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star 4.24 light-years from Earth, making it the nearest known star after the Sun. It is part of the Alpha Centauri triple star system but is physically closer than the Alpha Centauri AB pair.

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