Question

Approximate distance between Proxima Centauri and our Solar System is

• A. 2 light years
• B. 5 light years
• C. 4 light years
• D. 3 light years.

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4 light years

The Sun is the closest star to Earth. Outside of our Sun, our system's nearest neighbor is Alpha Centauri A and B are two bright, closely orbiting stars with a distant, dim companion named Proxima Centauri. Proxima Centauri is the star that is nearest stellar neighbor at only 4.24 light-years away.