Multiple choice

Which star is the nearest to Earth?

  1. Proxima Centauri

  2. Alpha Centauri

  3. The Sun

  4. Barnard's Star
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sun is the nearest star to Earth at about 93 million miles away. Proxima Centauri and Alpha Centauri are the next closest after the Sun, while Barnard's Star is sixth-closest.

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