KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b is a terrestrial planet orbiting the WD star KMT-2020-BLG-0414L in the constellation Sagittarius. It lies about 3,979 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2021 using the microlensing method.
Is KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b relative to the habitable zone of KMT-2020-BLG-0414L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b orbits at an average distance of 2.070 AU.
How Was KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b Discovered?
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b was discovered in 2021 using the microlensing method, with observations from KMTNet.
Gravitational microlensing detects a planet when its host star passes in front of a more distant background star, and the planet's gravity adds a brief, telltale spike to the magnified starlight. It can find planets thousands of light-years away.
How Far Away Is KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b?
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b is 3,979.1 light-years (1,220.0 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 3,979 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 70,032,160 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: KMT-2020-BLG-0414L
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L
- Spectral type
- WD
- Mass
- 0.49 M☉
The KMT-2020-BLG-0414L Planetary System
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b is one of 2 known planets in the KMT-2020-BLG-0414L system. Its siblings:
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 1.87 Earth masses (0.006 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 2.070 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 3,979.1 light-years (1,220.0 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | KMTNet |
| Discovery year | 2021 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2025-12-04. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b
Is KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b habitable?
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of KMT-2020-BLG-0414L, and as a terrestrial planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b?
KMT-2020-BLG-0414L b is about 3,979 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 70,032,160 years to get there.
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