Credit: ESO/L. Calçada
Der Spiegel reported
The yet unnamed planet is presumably Earthlike and moves apparently so favorable distance to Proxima Centauri, that on its surface liquid water could exist - which is an important requirement for the emergence of life. Never before Scientists came across a possible second Earth, which is so close. (translation by Google Translate)
Proxima Centauri, is just 4.25 light-years away, with the planet orbiting within the sun’s habitable or Goldilocks zone.
Universe today covers the story here.