26. The Surface of Exoplanet Proxima b
Orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Sun, Proxima b sits comfortably within its star’s habitable zone. This makes it a top contender for the search for alien life, with astronomers eager to investigate its surface and atmosphere for signs of water and biosignatures. Upcoming telescopic studies aim to uncover whether Proxima b harbors conditions suitable for life. Learn more from the European Southern Observatory.