The Goldilocks Zone

The Goldilocks Zone, also known as the habitable zone, refers to the region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface—not too hot and not too cold. If a planet is too close to the star, water would evaporate; if too far away, water would freeze. This zone is crucial for supporting life as we know it, making it a key focus in the search for extraterrestrial life. Earth is located in our Sun's Goldilocks Zone, which contributes to its ability to sustain a diverse range of life forms.