This image provided by the European Southern Observatory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shows HOPS-315, a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation.

This image provided by the European Southern Observatory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shows HOPS-315, a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation.

This image provided by the European Southern Observatory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shows jets of silicon monoxide blowing away from the baby star HOPS-315.

Astronomers just witnessed planets being born around a baby star 1300 light-years away Date: July 20, 2025 Source: European Southern Observatory (ESO) Summary: Astronomers have, for the first time ...