Tidally locked, ready to rock — and only 4.2 light-years from Earth
It’s always golden hour at the Perpetual Sunset Stadium on Proxima Centauri b. This planet is tidally locked, meaning one side always faces toward its star and one side always faces away.
At the boundary between the planet’s light side and dark side, its surface experiences constant twilight, creating the perfect vibe for an interstellar rock venue on the surface of Earth’s closest-known exoplanet neighbor!
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See what else is in the neighborhood, learn about your destination, maybe even choose your ride: light-speed spaceship, bullet train, rental car?
Punch your ticket for the next stop on this exo-itinerary.
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