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Which is the nearest star to Earth after the Sun?

A. Sirius
B. Proxima Centauri
C. Alpha Centauri A
D. Barnard’s Star

Explanation:

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to Earth (beyond our Sun), about 4.24 light years away. Sirius is about 8.6 light years away.

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