Astronomers say they are one step closer to finding a habitable, Earth-like planet beyond our solar system with the discovery of an atmosphere on a rocky planet.

"It's in the habitable zone, which is super exciting for astrobiology and habitability and searching for life."

As the famous lullaby attests, the diamond-like stars above have always been our companions.

The planet LHS 1140 b lies in its star’s habitable zone, which already made it a prime candidate as a possible host for life