Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

Sirius
Arcturus
Spica
Proxima Centauri

Correct Answer: Proxima Centauri

Explanation:

Proxima Centauri is the nearest star, and on August 24, 2016 astronomers announced it likely has a planet. This star is the nearest of a triple star system, which we on Earth see with the eye alone as the single star Alpha Centauri, visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere

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