Two international teams of used the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and other facilities to identify Gliese 12 b as one of the closest Earth-like planets to our solar system.

The planet orbits its sun-like star every 6.25 Earth days, suggesting that its proximity to the star might contribute to its puffed-up atmosphere due to intense stellar radiation.

Researchers used infrared measurements to analyze the heat distribution on the planet’s surface, revealing that one side is significantly cooler than the other—confirming the tidal lock.

The findings suggest that all 28 examined exoplanets could potentially have global ice or water surfaces, even without atmospheres. Some may even qualify as ocean planets.

Computer simulations showed that for LHS 3154b to exist, its protoplanetary disk would have needed to contain more solid material than previously thought possible.

The collision led to the formation of a vast debris cloud. After approximately three years, this debris cloud shifted into alignment between the star and Earth, causing a reduction in the star's visible brightness.

The discovery of LTT9779 b not only sheds light on the fascinating behavior of exoplanets but also presents a celestial puzzle. The planet belongs to a rare category known as "ultra-hot Neptunes," as it is unusually large for its location so close to the star.