Question

Which of the following is the nearest star to the Earth after Sun?

• A. Alpha Centauri A
• B. Alpha Centauri B
• C. Proxima Centauri
• D. Luhman 16 A

Answer 1

The correct option is C Proxima Centauri

$\text{Solution}:$

Of the three stars in the system, the dimmest - called Proxima Centauri - is actually the nearest star to the Sun. The two bright stars, called Alpha Centauri A and B form a close binary system; they are separated by only 23 times the Earth - Sun distance.

$\text{Hence C is the correct option}$