This is a citation of an outside article. Gravyday is not responsible for its content. Original URL below. Scientists Discover Closest Black Hole to Earth Scientists say they have discovered the closest black hole to Earth. Black holes are areas in space where gravity is so strong that nothing – not even light – can escape them. They are believed to be formed from collapsed stars. An international group of astronomers recently announced the discovery of the black hole, which sits about 1,600 light years from Earth. (more)