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What is the name of the closest star to Earth, and what type of star is it?
What is the name of the closest star to Earth, and what type of star is it?
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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri, which is a red dwarf star. It is located in the Alpha Centauri star system, approximately 4.24 light-years away from the Sun.