Lower Centaurus Crux is a stellar association located in the southern sky, part of the larger constellation of Centaurus. It is known for containing several bright stars, including Alpha Centauri, which is the closest star system to Earth. This region is rich in young, hot stars and is situated approximately 130 light-years away from our planet. The stars in Lower Centaurus Crux are relatively young, with ages ranging from 10 to 20 million years. This association is part of the Scorpius-Centaurus complex, one of the nearest regions of star formation to Earth. Its study helps astronomers understand stellar evolution and the dynamics of star clusters.