Galaxy has 40 Billion Earth-Like Planets

Tuesday, 05 November 2013 | by Pat's Picks

The odds of life beyond Earth have grown exponentially. Astronomers say there are as many as 40 billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy. One of every five sun-like stars has a planet similar to Earth with conditions that could support life. The New York Times quotes an astronomer who says the nearest Earth-like planet could be 12 light years away, and visible to the naked eye.

SOURCE: New York Times