Hubble Observes Planet Undergoing Hiccups While Evaporating

In the vicinity of a temperamental red dwarf star, a youthful planet undergoes intriguing alterations with each passing orbit. Its proximity to the parent star subjects it to an unrelenting surge of energy, leading to the gradual evaporation of its hydrogen atmosphere and consequent ballooning of the planet.

However, during a particular orbit meticulously captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, the planet displayed an unexpected stability, seemingly immune to material loss. Contrastingly, an orbit observed a year and a half later exhibited distinct indications of atmospheric erosion.