Meet WASP-116 b, a charming gas giant discovered in 2025 orbiting the star WASP-116. This distant world was spotted using the trusty transit method by the SuperWASP team, who kept their eyes peeled with a specialized e2v CCD camera here on Earth. While its exact distance from us remains a bit of a mystery, its discovery adds a spicy chapter to our growing collection of exotic exoplanets. Think of WASP-116 b as a cosmic hide-and-seek champion, periodically passing in front of its star and dimming its light just enough for Earth-based astronomers to catch a glimpse. This planet’s playful dance around its star gives us a delightful peek into the wonders of our vast galaxy.
