A new dwarf planet may have been discovered in our solar system

Astronomers have identified a potential new dwarf planet, named 2026 ED138, in the Kuiper Belt using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. This icy body is estimated to have a diameter between 600 and 1500 kilometers and orbits about 46 times farther from the Sun than Earth. Initial observations suggest it could be one of the larger dwarf planets, but further studies are needed to confirm its classification. The discovery was first made by astrophysicist Matt Holman, who emphasized the importance of determining ED138's size through additional observations from various observatories. The object reflects sunlight, making it challenging to ascertain its size without more detailed measurements.