Wolf 359 is a red dwarf star located about 7.8 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Leo. It is one of the closest stars to our solar system and has a much lower brightness than our Sun, making it difficult to see with the naked eye. The star is classified as a spectral type M6, indicating it is cooler and smaller than many other stars. Wolf 359 has a mass roughly 0.09 times that of the Sun and a surface temperature of about 2,500 Kelvin, contributing to its dim appearance in the night sky.