Verdari

Verdari is a fictional planet located in the Kepler-186 system, approximately 500 light-years from Earth. It is the fifth planet in orbit around the M-class red dwarf star Kepler-186. Verdari is notable for being the first potentially Earth-sized planet discovered within the habitable zone of another star, a region where liquid water could exist on a planet's surface.

The planet's estimated radius is about 1.1 times that of Earth, suggesting it is likely a rocky planet. Its orbital period is approximately 130 Earth days. Due to its orbit around a red dwarf star, Verdari receives a different spectrum of light compared to Earth, which could influence the types of life that might evolve there, if any. Red dwarf stars are known for their stellar flares, which could pose challenges for habitability. However, the intensity of these flares and Verdari's potential magnetic field are factors that would need to be considered for its life-supporting potential.

The discovery of Verdari was made using data from NASA's Kepler Space Telescope. While the planet's atmosphere and composition are currently unknown, its location within the habitable zone makes it a prime candidate for future study in the search for exoplanets capable of supporting life. Further observations are needed to determine if Verdari possesses an atmosphere, liquid water, and other conditions necessary for habitability.