Kepler-62b orbits the star Kepler-62, discovered in 2013 by the keen eyes of NASA’s Kepler spacecraft using the transit method—watching for tiny dips in starlight as the planet passes by. This intriguing little world is part of a fascinating system far out in space, and although it’s a sizzling, close-in planet, it's a cosmic reminder of how diverse planets can be. Kepler-62b zooms around its star much faster than Earth dances around the Sun, making it a speedy traveler in its own right. While it might not be your next vacation spot, it fuels our imagination about the endless variety of planets floating in the vast galaxy.
