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How Many Stars Can You See At Night?

Space Frequently Asked Question

By Nick Greene, About.com

How many stars can you see at night?

Around 3,000 stars with your naked-eye.

The closest star to our solar system is actually a system of three stars called the Alpha Centauri System, consisting of Alpha Centauri, Rigil Kentaurus, and Proxima Centauri, which is actually slightly closer than her sisters. Alpha Centauri is 4.3 light years from Earth.

Check out this list of the top 25 brightest stars.

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