6 Potentially Habitable Exoplanets Revealed

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Here are 6 exoplanets that scientists consider potentially capable of harboring life:

Proxima Centauri b is the closest known exoplanet to Earth at just 4.2 light-years away and orbits within the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. It is roughly Earth-sized and may be capable of supporting liquid water.

TRAPPIST-1e is one of seven Earth-sized planets in the TRAPPIST system located about 40 light-years away and sits firmly in the habitable zone. It is considered one of the most promising candidates for habitability.

Kepler-186f is an Earth-size planet located about 500 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of its star. It was the first Earth-sized exoplanet discovered in a habitable region.

LHS 1140 b is a dense super-Earth located about 40 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. It is one of the best targets for future atmospheric studies.

K2-18b is an exoplanet about 124 light-years away that orbits within the habitable zone of its star and has water vapor detected in its atmosphere. It is likely a sub-Neptune rather than a rocky planet.

Gliese 12 b is a Venus-size exoplanet located about 40 light-years away that orbits near the inner edge of the habitable zone. It is a key target for studying whether Earth-sized planets can retain their atmospheres.

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