The transit method can find exoplanets only if their orbital plane is "edge-on" as viewed from Earth.

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The transit method relies on detecting the slight dimming of a star as an exoplanet passes or transits in front of it from our point of view. This method is most effective when the exoplanet's orbital plane is aligned edge-on to our line of sight, allowing the planet to transit directly in front of the star.

The Transit Method Can Find Exoplanets Only If Their Orbital