What Is the Closest Super-Earth?

In July 2018, the discovery of 40 Eridani b was announced. At 16 light-years it is the closest super-Earth known, and its star is the second-brightest hosting a super-Earth.

What is the closest Earth like planet?

A new planet has been discovered in our galactic neighborhood. A team of astronomers has found evidence of a third planet orbiting around the nearest star to our Solar System, Proxima Centauri.

Can we live on super-Earth?

To live on a Super Earth would require super strength. If Earth were 10 times larger, gravity would be 10 times stronger. This is based on the formula of Surface Area = Mass/Radius squared. A short jog on a Super Earth would feel like running a marathon!