Lightning on alien worlds may fail to spark life, simulations suggest New research has found that lightning, while not very common, can occur on tidally locked exoplanets like our nearest neighbor, Proxima b. Astrobitica May 20, 2025 (Last updated: May 21, 2025) 1 minute read New research has found that lightning, while not very common, can occur on tidally locked exoplanets like our nearest neighbor, Proxima b. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Powerful Mother’s Day geomagnetic storm created radio-disrupting bubbles in Earth’s upper atmosphereNext: The Sky Today on Wednesday, May 21: The Sombrero Galaxy