New Exoplanet Discovered Orbiting Barnard's Star, Just 6 Light Years Away

Astronomers confirm the existence of Barnard b, a sub-Earth-mass planet, after five years of observation using ESO’s Very Large Telescope.

Astronomers have detected Barnard b, a planet orbiting Barnard’s Star, the closest single star to our solar system at approximately 6 light years away.
The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope and confirmed with additional data from other instruments.
Barnard b is a sub-Earth-mass planet with a minimum mass of 37% that of Earth, making it one of the lowest-mass exoplanets ever found.
The planet completes an orbit around Barnard’s Star every 3.15 Earth days but is too close to the star to support liquid water or life as we know it.
Researchers also found hints of up to three more potential planets in the system, which require further observation for confirmation.