- The Closest Black Hole Is 1,000 Light-Years Away: Scientists estimate the black hole-- HR 6819-- is about 1,000 light-years from Earth, making it the closest known black hole. The existence of HR 6819 sheds light on the supernova explosions that create black holes, scientists suggest. https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2020/05/aa38020-20/aa38020-20.html 4 comments science