Transit Method

The Transit Method detects exoplanets by observing the slight dimming of a star's light when a planet passes in front of it, known as a transit. This periodic drop in brightness indicates a planet's presence and allows scientists to estimate its size and orbit. It's akin to watching for regular dips in a star’s brightness, which suggests a planet is orbiting and blocking some of the star's light during its orbit. This method has been instrumental in discovering thousands of exoplanets and helps us understand their characteristics and potential habitability.