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How long does it take for light from a star that is 8 light years away to reach the Earth?

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8 earth years

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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. And so, if the light from the nearest star (Alpha Centauri) takes more than 4 years to reach us, we're seeing that star 4 years in the past.

In conclusion the answer is 8 Earth years
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