Gliese 832 c
Distance: 16 Lightyears
Star: Gliese 832
Constellation: Grus
Gliese 832 c is yet another exoplanet under 20 lightyears from our Solar System. It was discovered by a team of astronomers led by Robert A. Wittenmyer. It is said that this planet happens to be one of the best habitable planet candidates known to science today. It is even the 5th closest known exoplanet to us! The hype is real with Gliese 832 c so far.
While it orbits closer to its star than Earth does to the Sun, the Gliese 832 star is actually a red dwarf. As a result, the closeness allows it to have similar Earth-like temperatures. One drawback is that the planet is likely tidal-locked. Thus, only one side faces the sun. The middle sector, known as “the Terminator line,” would be a perfect spot for life. It is said that in this spot, temps reach Earth-like temps of 0 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The atmosphere is thick enough to hold a proper atmosphere and transfer some of the host star’s heat even to the dark side of the planet. It’s no shock why so many feel it’s a top contender for planets that could house human life.