Proxima Centauri b

An exoplanet 4 light-years away

Quick Stats

1.0–1.2 x Earth
4 light-years
Yes
2016
M-type

Proxima Centauri b, discovered in 2016, is ~1.1-1.3 times Earth’s size orbiting the nearest star (red dwarf) every 11 days. In the habitable zone—possible rocky with water.

Our closest exoplanet neighbor—just 4.2 light-years away!

Red sunsets and potential atmosphere make it a top target for future probes.