We just learned about a bunch of constellations like Gemini.
The nearest star to our solar system is Proxima Centauri.
It is 4.24 light years away from us.
![proxima centauri](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Proxima_Centauri_2MASS_Atlas.jpg)
(from: wikipedia - proxima centauri)
Remember that a light year is how long it takes to get somewhere,
traveling at the speed of light!