A rogue planet has been spotted consuming large amounts of gas and dust at a rapid rate, with estimates suggesting it is devouring around 6 billion tons per second. The planet's growth rate is being described as a record, although the exact amount of material it is consuming per second may vary, with one report suggesting a slightly higher rate of 6.6 billion tons. The discovery of this unusual planet, which is not orbiting a star, has been reported by multiple outlets, with some characterizing its behavior as similar to that of a star.