Its nearest neighbor , the binary star system Luyten 726-8 , will have a close encounter with Epsilon Eridani in approximately 31,500 years when they will be separated by about 0.93 ly .
Its nearest neighbor , the binary star system Luyten 726-8 , will have a close encounter with Epsilon Eridani in about 31,500 years when they will be separated by about 0.93 ly .