Multiple choice

What is the approximate distance of Proxima Centauri from Earth?

  1. 5.23 light years

  2. 5 light years

  3. 4.24 light years

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Proxima Centauri is the closest known star to the Sun and part of the Alpha Centauri star system. It is located approximately 4.24 light-years away from Earth, making it the nearest stellar neighbor to our solar system.