Exoplanet
The closest known exoplanet to Earth, orbiting within the habitable zone of the nearest star to the Sun.
| Type | Exoplanet |
|---|---|
| Orbits | Proxima Centauri |
| Distance from Earth | 4.24 ly |
| Diameter | 13,600 km |
| Mass | 6.39 × 10^24 kg |
| Temperature | -55°C |
| Orbital period | 11 days |
| Apparent magnitude | 11.13 |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
| Discovered | 2016 |