List of nearest stars

        Our Milky Way galaxy contains billions of stars, ranging from massive, bright stars to small, faint stellar remnants. Some stars exist on their own, while many are part of binary or multiple star systems. This page presents a list of the nearest stars to the Solar System, helping to map our local stellar neighborhood and understand the diversity of stars closest to us.

The list can be filtered by stellar category, allowing you to explore specific types of stars such as red dwarfs, Sun-like stars, white dwarfs, or brown dwarfs. This flexible view makes it easier to compare different stellar populations and focus on objects of interest. While the main emphasis is on nearby stars, the catalog also extends beyond the immediate neighborhood, offering a broader perspective on stellar types within our galaxy.

	Mass	Distance
G 109-55 GJ 268.3, Gliese 268.3, GJ 9227, Gliese 9227, HIC 35191, HIP 35191, 2MASS J07161977+2708331, NLTT 17613, TIC 155753765, TYC 1917-2452-1	M3V	-	38.9 ly
UCAC4 203-192840 PM J22403-4931A	M5.5	-	38.9 ly
G 184-31	M4.5V	-	38.9 ly
DS Leonis DS Leo, Gliese 410, GJ 410, Gl 410, HD 95650, HIC 53985, HIP 53985, V* DS Leo	M1.0V	0.58 M☉	38.9 ly
WISE 0647−6232 WISE J064723.23-623235.5	Y1	0.02 M☉	39 ly
Gliese 180 LHS 1712, CSI-17-04516, HIC 22762, HIP 22762, LFT 377, L 736-30, LP 776-27, LPM 198, LTT 2116, 2MASS J04534995-1746235, NLTT 14144, PLX 1097, PLX 1097.00, TYC 5903-680-1, [RHG95] 838, GJ 180	M3 Vc	0.39 M☉	39 ly
UCAC4 439-049099 PM J09218-0219	M2.5V	-	39 ly
L 504-27	M4	-	39 ly
Gliese 96 G 173-53, BD+47 612, GJ 96, HIC 11048, HIP 11048, 2MASS J02221463+4752481, NLTT 7753, TIC 409527090, TYC 3298-1434-1, WISEA J022214.85+475248.5	M0V	0.57 M☉	39 ly
LSPM J1731+2721 TIC 321695100, 2MASS J17312974+2721233, WISEA J173129.66+272120.6, Gaia DR2 4595127343251508992	L0 D	-	39 ly
BUG 5 BUG 5, ** BUG 5A, WDS J17074-0558A, 2MASS J17072343-0558249, DENIS J170723.4-055824, WDS J17074-0558AB, TIC 145473406	M9Ve	-	39 ly
G 208-42 GJ 1243, Gliese 1243, HAT 155-01856, KIC 9726699, 2MASS J19510930+4628598, TIC 273589987, WISEA J195109.50+462903.0	M4.0V	-	39.1 ly
EGGR 52 LHS 230, WD0727+482, G 111-8, G 193-51, G 107-70, GJ 275.2, Gliese 275.2, LSPM J0730+4810, NLTT 17953, TIC 328328649, WISEA J073047.07+481013.1	DA+DA	-	39.1 ly
G 148-47 LSPMJ1221+3038W, GIC 106A, LP 320-416, NLTT 30450, 2MASS J12212673+3038376, TIC 357187278, WISE J122126.56+303835.0	M4.5e	-	39.1 ly
VV Lyncis V* VV Lyn, BD+36 1638A, G 111-12, G 87-44, G 90-8, GJ 277, Gliese 277, HIC 36626, HIP 36626, LTT 12034, NLTT 17999, 2MASS J07315773+3613102, TIC 16034014, TYC 2465-984-1, WDS J07319+3613A	M2.5V C	-	39.1 ly
WT 2458 2MASS J09455843-3253299, TIC 11974826, WISEA J094558.17-325328.4	M4.5	-	39.2 ly
Gamma Virginis Porrima, Antevorta, Arich, 29 Virginis, BD-00°2601, GCTP 2924.00, Gl 482 AB, Gliese 482, HIP 61941, HIC 61941, LHS 2604, SAO 138917, WDS 12417-0127, * gam Vir A	F1-F2V	1.6 M☉	39.2 ly
Ross 149	M4V	-	39.2 ly
Wolf 654 LTT 15087, GJ 3992, Gliese 3992, HIC 84099, HIP 84099, 2MASS J17113472+3826341, TIC 85463294, TYC 3073-1045-1, Gaia DR2 1341113541156480768, NLTT 44340	M4V	0.36 M☉	39.3 ly
Zeta Reticuli ζ1 Ret, Zeta1 Ret, CPD−63°217, Gliese 136, GJ 136, HD 20766, HIP 15330, HR 1006, SAO 248770, LFT 275, LHS 171, LTT 1573	G2.5VHdel1	0.96 M☉	39.3 ly

Star name

Mass

Distance

G 109-55

GJ 268.3, Gliese 268.3, GJ 9227, Gliese 9227, HIC 35191, HIP 35191, 2MASS J07161977+2708331, NLTT 17613, TIC 155753765, TYC 1917-2452-1

M3V

38.9 ly

UCAC4 203-192840

PM J22403-4931A

M5.5

38.9 ly

G 184-31

M4.5V

38.9 ly

DS Leonis

DS Leo, Gliese 410, GJ 410, Gl 410, HD 95650, HIC 53985, HIP 53985, V* DS Leo

M1.0V

0.58 M☉

38.9 ly

WISE 0647−6232

WISE J064723.23-623235.5

0.02 M☉

39 ly

Gliese 180

LHS 1712, CSI-17-04516, HIC 22762, HIP 22762, LFT 377, L 736-30, LP 776-27, LPM 198, LTT 2116, 2MASS J04534995-1746235, NLTT 14144, PLX 1097, PLX 1097.00, TYC 5903-680-1, [RHG95] 838, GJ 180

M3 Vc

0.39 M☉

39 ly

UCAC4 439-049099

PM J09218-0219

M2.5V

39 ly

L 504-27

39 ly

Gliese 96

G 173-53, BD+47 612, GJ 96, HIC 11048, HIP 11048, 2MASS J02221463+4752481, NLTT 7753, TIC 409527090, TYC 3298-1434-1, WISEA J022214.85+475248.5

M0V

0.57 M☉

39 ly

LSPM J1731+2721

TIC 321695100, 2MASS J17312974+2721233, WISEA J173129.66+272120.6, Gaia DR2 4595127343251508992

L0 D

39 ly

BUG 5

BUG 5, ** BUG 5A, WDS J17074-0558A, 2MASS J17072343-0558249, DENIS J170723.4-055824, WDS J17074-0558AB, TIC 145473406

M9Ve

39 ly

G 208-42

GJ 1243, Gliese 1243, HAT 155-01856, KIC 9726699, 2MASS J19510930+4628598, TIC 273589987, WISEA J195109.50+462903.0

M4.0V

39.1 ly

EGGR 52

LHS 230, WD0727+482, G 111-8, G 193-51, G 107-70, GJ 275.2, Gliese 275.2, LSPM J0730+4810, NLTT 17953, TIC 328328649, WISEA J073047.07+481013.1

DA+DA

39.1 ly

G 148-47

LSPMJ1221+3038W, GIC 106A, LP 320-416, NLTT 30450, 2MASS J12212673+3038376, TIC 357187278, WISE J122126.56+303835.0

M4.5e

39.1 ly

VV Lyncis

V* VV Lyn, BD+36 1638A, G 111-12, G 87-44, G 90-8, GJ 277, Gliese 277, HIC 36626, HIP 36626, LTT 12034, NLTT 17999, 2MASS J07315773+3613102, TIC 16034014, TYC 2465-984-1, WDS J07319+3613A

M2.5V C

39.1 ly

WT 2458

2MASS J09455843-3253299, TIC 11974826, WISEA J094558.17-325328.4

M4.5

39.2 ly

Gamma Virginis

Porrima, Antevorta, Arich, 29 Virginis, BD-00°2601, GCTP 2924.00, Gl 482 AB, Gliese 482, HIP 61941, HIC 61941, LHS 2604, SAO 138917, WDS 12417-0127, * gam Vir A

F1-F2V

1.6 M☉

39.2 ly

Ross 149

M4V

39.2 ly

Wolf 654

LTT 15087, GJ 3992, Gliese 3992, HIC 84099, HIP 84099, 2MASS J17113472+3826341, TIC 85463294, TYC 3073-1045-1, Gaia DR2 1341113541156480768, NLTT 44340

M4V

0.36 M☉

39.3 ly

Zeta Reticuli

ζ1 Ret, Zeta1 Ret, CPD−63°217, Gliese 136, GJ 136, HD 20766, HIP 15330, HR 1006, SAO 248770, LFT 275, LHS 171, LTT 1573

G2.5VHdel1

0.96 M☉

39.3 ly

Frequently Asked Questions about nearby stars

What is the nearest star?

Nearest star is Proxima Centauri, located approximately 4.24 light-years (1.30 parsecs) from the Sun. It is part of the Alpha Centauri star system, which also includes Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B.

What are the nearest stars to Earth?

Nearest stars to Earth include the Alpha Centauri system (Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri), Barnard's Star, and Wolf 359. There are also brown dwarfs Luhman 16 and WISE 0855−0714.

What is the solar neighborhood?

Solar neighborhood (also Local Interstellar Cloud) is the region of interstellar space that surrounds the Sun with diameter about 15 light years. Stellar Catalog database includes all stars contained within this region.

How do astronomers measure distances to stars?

Astronomers use methods like parallax, standard candles, and redshift to measure distances to stars. Parallax is especially useful for nearby stars in our solar neighborhood, while other techniques help map the universe beyond.

Are there any exoplanets orbiting the nearest stars?

Yes, several exoplanets have been discovered orbiting the nearest stars. For example, Proxima Centauri has an exoplanet called Proxima Centauri b, which is located in the star's habitable zone and is the closest known exoplanet to Earth.

Why are the nearest stars important for astronomy and physics?

The nearest stars provide valuable laboratories for studying stellar evolution, space environments, and the fundamental physics of stars. Observing these stars helps astronomers understand the structure of our galaxy and the broader universe.

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Stars are enormous spheres of hot gas that shine by generating energy through nuclear fusion in their cores. Most stars are made primarily of hydrogen and helium. In the center of a star, intense pressure and temperature cause hydrogen atoms to fuse into helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy as light and heat.

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Why are the nearest stars important for astronomy and physics?

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