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Q. How much time will it take to come light from the nearest bright star to reach the earth?
Answer: 4.22 light years
Notes: The time taken by light to reach earth from any source of light is measured in light years. The light reflected from the surface of the Moon takes only a second to reach Earth. The Sun is more than 8 light-minutes away. The light from the nearest star which is named as Alpha Centauri takes 4.22 light years to reach us.
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