Was October 26, 2026 a new planet?
NO
No — today is a Monday, not a planet, and no planet was announced today.
Why
- NASA's confirmed exoplanet count: 6,451 as of Oct 15, 2026
- Latest batch of ~70 new planets added Oct 8, 2026
- Newest catalogued finds: TOI-5120 b (Oct 20), TOI-789 d (Oct 8)