KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b is a Neptune-like planet orbiting the K6 V star KMT-2023-BLG-1896L in the constellation Sagittarius. It lies about 17,906 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2025 using the microlensing method.
Is KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b relative to the habitable zone of KMT-2023-BLG-1896L cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b orbits at an average distance of 2.860 AU.
How Was KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b Discovered?
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b was discovered in 2025 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-2023-BLG-1896L b?
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b is 17,906.0 light-years (5,490.0 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 17,906 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 315,145,600 years to make the journey.
The Host Star: KMT-2023-BLG-1896L
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L
- Spectral type
- K6 V
- Mass
- 0.72 M☉
Planetary System
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b is the only planet known to orbit KMT-2023-BLG-1896L so far.
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b — Complete Data
| Mass | 16.35 Earth masses (0.051 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital distance | 2.860 AU |
| Distance from Earth | 17,906.0 light-years (5,490.0 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Discovery method | Microlensing |
| Discovery facility | KMTNet |
| Discovery year | 2025 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2025-08-28. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b
Is KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b habitable?
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of KMT-2023-BLG-1896L, and as a Neptune-like planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b?
KMT-2023-BLG-1896L b is about 17,906 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 315,145,600 years to get there.
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