What is the nearest star to Earth?

The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. It is located about 150 million kilometers (93 million miles) away from us. The Sun is a medium-sized yellow star that provides light and heat, making life possible on our planet. After the Sun, the next closest star is Proxima Centauri, which is about 4.24 light-years away. Light from the Sun takes only about 8 minutes to reach Earth, while light from other stars takes years. Without the Sun, Earth would be dark and frozen, so it’s truly our most important star.