Lihara

Lihara is a fictional celestial body within the science fiction universe of Xylos. It is described as a tidally locked planet orbiting a red dwarf star, creating a stark dichotomy between its illuminated and perpetually dark hemispheres. The habitable zone, where liquid water might exist, is thought to be concentrated in a narrow band known as the twilight zone, situated between these two extreme environments. Life on Lihara, if it exists, is theorized to be adapted to the constant low light conditions of the twilight zone and the extreme temperature variations across the planet. Exploration efforts by the Xylosian Federation have been limited due to the challenging orbital mechanics and the planet's atmospheric composition, which contains significant amounts of methane. Scientific speculation suggests that subsurface oceans might be present on the dark side, potentially harboring unique ecosystems independent of the star's energy. Further research is ongoing to determine the precise geological and atmospheric conditions of Lihara and to assess its potential for life.