JWST Spots Possible Alien Planet at Alpha Centauri
Scientific AmericanThursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have detected a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the closest sunlike star to our solar system. This potential discovery is exciting because the planet could be in a "habitable zone," where conditions might support life.
Editor’s Note: Finding a planet near Alpha Centauri—just 4.37 light-years away—would be a huge deal. If confirmed, it could be our best shot at studying a potentially habitable world up close, fueling both scientific curiosity and hopes of answering the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe?
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