Lava planet - Wikipedia
A lava planet is a type of terrestrial planet whose planetary surface is mostly or entirely covered by magma oceans or pools of erupted lava.
A “Lava World” Unexpectedly Hosts an Atmosphere - Eos
4 days ago · News A “Lava World” Unexpectedly Hosts an Atmosphere TOI-561 b, an exoplanet roughly 275 light-years away, seems to have a thick atmosphere despite being wildly irradiated by its host star.
Against the odds, a burbling lava planet retains an atmosphere
Dec 30, 2025 · In Star Wars, Anakin Skywalker burned alive on the shores of a roiling lava planet called Mustafar, fueling his tumultuous transition into Darth Vader. Now, astronomers have found an …
Exotic 'lava worlds' are a hot new frontier in exoplanet ...
Aug 6, 2025 · These fiery worlds share a similar density to Earth but orbit so close to their host stars that their scorching daytime temperatures melt the very rocks they're made of, creating possible oceans of...
New models predict how 'lava planets' evolve and change over time
Jul 29, 2025 · Lava planets are Earth- to super-Earth–sized worlds orbiting extremely close to their host stars, completing an orbit in less than a single Earth day. Much like Earth's moon, they are expected...
Groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on rare 'lava planets'
Jul 30, 2025 · Lava planets don’t play by the rules of our solar system. These scorching-hot worlds, some no bigger than Earth, orbit so close to their stars that a full year lasts less than a day.
Atmosphere on lava planet is an exciting surprise - EarthSky
On December 10, 2025, the researchers said the planet – labeled TOI-561 b – is a scorching hot super-Earth that orbits close to its star. The planet is likely covered in an ocean of magma (or...