What is the name of Luke Skywalker’s home planet?

The story behind the answer

Luke is raised by Owen and Beru Lars on a harsh desert world with twin suns, moisture farms, and the Lars homestead near Anchorhead—the site of the iconic “binary sunset.” That clearly separates it from Alderaan (a peaceful Core World and Leia’s home, destroyed by the Death Star), Dagobah (a remote swamp where Luke later trains with Yoda), and Naboo (a lush, cultured planet tied to Padmé Amidala and Palpatine).

Behind the scenes, the deserts of Tunisia stood in for this world: the Matmata troglodyte dwellings became the Lars homestead, and Chott el Jerid formed the stark flats. The setting’s frontier vibe grounds Luke’s humble beginnings and yearning for adventure, launching the saga’s classic hero’s journey.