WASP-43b is an exoplanet located about 260 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Crater. It is classified as a hot Jupiter, meaning it is a gas giant similar in size to Jupiter but orbits very close to its host star, resulting in extremely high temperatures. Discovered in 2011, WASP-43b completes its orbit around its star in just 19 hours. This rapid orbit leads to intense heating, with surface temperatures estimated to exceed 1,000 degrees Celsius. The planet's atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with potential traces of other elements.