Something Just Passed Between Us and a Distant Star. - Universe Today
Astronomers have identified a mysterious gravitational microlensing event named 'Phoebe' that occurred in 2019 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Researchers are investigating whether the phenomenon was caused by a free-floating planet or a primordial black hole.
Why it matters
Understanding such events helps scientists test Einstein's theory of general relativity and provides insight into the composition of dark matter and the existence of rogue planets.
Something Just Passed Between Us and a Distant Star. - Universe Today
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