Habitable Zones

A habitable zone, also known as the Goldilocks zone, is the region around a star where temperatures are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface, making it potentially habitable. Understanding habitable zones is crucial for astronomers and astrobiologists searching for life beyond Earth, as it helps identify exoplanets with conditions similar to those of our planet, and informs the search for biosignatures and the potential for human exploration.