A second planet may orbit Proxima Centauri

The star closest to the sun appears to host another world much colder than Earth

Proxima Centauri illustration

The star Proxima Centauri (illustrated) may host two planets — one confirmed, possibly habitable world (left), and another newly discovered potential planet (right) more massive than Earth.

Lorenzo Santinelli

The planet orbiting the star closest to the sun may have a neighbor.