Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star to Our Solar System

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Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star to Our Solar System - Distance & Facts

The star closest to our solar system is Proxima Centauri. It's a red dwarf star located about 4.24 light-years away from us, in the constellation Centaurus.

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