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Isaac newton says, "An object in motion remains in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force."
There is no friction in space to act on the motion of a planet, & the force of gravity is constant.
The answer is no, not unless a foreign object, (such as a comet, asteroid, etc.) strikes the planet with enough force to alter it's orbit.
What else can I help you with?
How can an observer from earth distinguish planets from stars?
-- The planets you can see with your naked eye are generally brighter than a typical star. -- They also twinkle less than the stars do. -- Planets appear as small disks even in binoculars or small telescopes, but stars never do. -- From one night to the next, or certainly from one week to the next, the patterns formed by stars don't change, but planets move through those patterns.
Why are planets not part of constellations?
Constellations are patterns of stars as seen from Earth, while planets are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Planets move independently of the fixed background of stars, so their positions change over time. This is why they are not fixed components of constellations.
What are is the Sun and the planets attracted to each other by?
Gravity and inertia. The Sun's gravity holds all the planets in orbit with its immense gravity, and the planets have no tendency to change their orbits due to the law of inertia which implies that the planets will stay in their elliptical patterns until a force acts on them to change that status.
How do you think Stonehenge could track down movements of stars and planets?
By, Looking at the rocks and its different patterns to see where the stars or planets are located and you can probably use its different patterns as a compass.
Why are p lanets not part of constellations?
Planets are not part of constellations because constellations are defined patterns of stars that appear fixed in relation to each other from our perspective on Earth. In contrast, planets are part of our solar system and move along specific paths called orbits, which can change their positions relative to the stars. As a result, planets do not maintain a consistent position within the patterns of constellations, making them separate from these star groupings.
Why does planets change colors?
To hide from predator planets.
Do planets collide when the distance of the planets from the sun change?
The distance of the planets from the sun does not change because of the gravity surrounding each planet is pulling them into continuous orbit.
Do planets change position during each season and when do they change for each season?
Yes, planets do change position during each season. The position of planets changes due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, causing different planets to be visible at different times of the year. The change in position of planets varies depending on the planet and the season.
Is the earth the only planet in your system experiencing global warming or climate change?
All planets experience climate change (warmer and cooler) due to fluctuations in sun output, changes in the planets distance to the sun and rate/tilt of rotation. global warming typically refers to human induced global warming and therefore only earth is influenced.
What is A warming change in the weather patterns called due to change in the ozone layer?
A warming change in weather patterns is GLOBAL WARMING. It can be caused by ozone depletion.
Do you get energy from the planets?
No, planets do not emit energy that we can directly absorb. However, the gravitational influence of planets like the sun on Earth does affect tides, weather patterns, and the overall conditions of our planet.
Why do planets appear to move across the sky's star patterns?
Planets appear to move across the sky's star patterns due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. As we observe other planets from Earth, we are also moving in our orbit, causing the apparent motion of planets against the backdrop of fixed stars. This is known as planetary motion or retrograde motion, depending on the relative positions of Earth and the other planet.
