For the first time, scientists have found a rocky planet with an atmosphere orbiting in a star’s habitable zone. Researchers from Harvard University say the Earth-like world has conditions similar to those on Earth.

The exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, is 48 light-years from Earth. It orbits a red dwarf star at a distance close enough for water to remain liquid, but far enough away that it would not boil.

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[–] dreamkeeper@literature.cafe 2 points 2 days ago

The far side will be very cold, but there will be some heat transfer through the atmosphere so it doesn't necessarily mean life can't exist there.