Barnard c: A World 6 Light-Years From Earth

June 17, 2026

Barnard c: A World 6 Light-Years From Earth

Barnard c is one of the closest exoplanets ever found, orbiting a dim red star just under 6 light-years from Earth. This small, warm world completes a full year in just over 4 days — and scientists only discovered it in 2025!

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Barnard c: A World 6 Light-Years From Earth
Barnard c is one of the closest exoplanets ever found, orbiting a dim red star just under 6 light-years from Earth. This small, warm world completes a full year in just over 4 days — and scientists only discovered it in 2025!
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