The third star, which may or may not be part of the system, is Proxima Centauri. It is about 4.22 light-years from Earth and is the closest star other than the sun. Alpha Centauri A and B orbit a common center of gravity every 80 years. The average distance between them is about 11 astronomical units (AU) â about the same distance as the sun is to Uranus. These stars are an average of 4.3 light-years from Earth.
Bangor and other Downeast Maine locations set several 7-to-10 day snowstorm records from late January to early February. (MORE: Full writeup from NWS-Caribou, Maine) One of those Downeast Maine locations, Eastport, picked up over 11 feet (132 inches) of snow from January 25 through February 26. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Winter Storm Neptune Photos
Many of the locals will tell you the only bad time to visit Maine is never. From November to March, the state is transformed into a winter wonderland. Visitors can hit the slopes, which offer runs for both skiing and snowboarding, as well as plenty of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. The weather in winter can be cold, very cold at times, so be sure to bundle up.