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Neptune is closer to the sun but because of Pluto's elliptical orbit, Neptune is farther away form the sun for 20 years. Neptune is closer to the sun but because of Pluto's elliptical orbit, Neptune is farther away form the sun for 20 years.
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Who is closer to the sun Neptune or Mars?
Currently Neptune is closer to the sun, however Pluto can get closer when it's at the closest part of its orbit. Pluto was closer then Neptune about 10 years ago, but it currently heading out to the farther part of its orbit, and con't be closer than Neptune again for over 200 years.
Is Neptune bigger than Pluto?
Yes, Neptune is bigger than Pluto. Yes, Neptune is bigger than Pluto because Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system and is smaller than Earth and Neptune is bigger than Earth.
Why was Pluto closer to the sun then Neptune?
because its orbit was highly eccentric and used to intercede the orbit of Neptune. that is why Pluto is no more a part of our solar system as it collided with Neptune and exploded.
Is mars further away from the sun than earth?
No the Erth is closer. The order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. That is how i remember which is closer to the sun
Which planet lies between Pluto and Uranus?
Neptune is the planet that typically lies between Pluto and Uranus. However, during some parts of it's orbit, Pluto will be closer to the sun than Neptune is (i.e. Neptune is no longer between Uranus and Pluto; instead, Pluto is between Uranus and Neptune).In fact, as of February 11th, 1999, Pluto passed Neptune, thereby making Neptune the furthest planet from the Sun. Neptune will continue to be the further than Pluto until April 5th, 2231.
Is the Neptune closer to the earth than Pluto?
Yes ofcourse as Pluto is well far away
How long was Pluto in front of Neptune?
for a 20 earth year period. when Pluto gets closer to the sun than Neptune every 248 earth years.
Is Pluto currently nearer to earth than Neptune?
No, currently Pluto is farther. Pluto crossed the orbit of Neptune in 1999, and is heading farther from the Sun and the Earth. It will be over 200 years before Pluto returns closer to us than Neptune.
Why does the farthest planet from the earth sometimes change?
The farthest planet from Earth is Neptune, and it doesn't change. It's always the farthest planet from Earth. Note: Pluto is sometimes closer to the Earth than Neptune, but Pluto is not a planet.
Which plant is farthest from earth?
Planet furthest from earth? Neptune, since Pluto is no longer considered a planet.But, if you do consider Pluto a planet, then normally, the furthest planet from Earth is Pluto, but sometimes it is Neptune. (Pluto's orbit crosses Neptune's).
Why is Neptune brighter than Pluto when seen from the earth?
Because it is closer to the Earth and it is larger, so it reflects more light.
Who is closer to the sun Neptune or Mars?
Currently Neptune is closer to the sun, however Pluto can get closer when it's at the closest part of its orbit. Pluto was closer then Neptune about 10 years ago, but it currently heading out to the farther part of its orbit, and con't be closer than Neptune again for over 200 years.
Is Saturn the closest planet to Neptune?
No. It is Pluto. Pluto sometimes passes the orbit of Neptune to be closer to the Sun.
Is Neptune bigger than Pluto?
Yes, Neptune is bigger than Pluto. Yes, Neptune is bigger than Pluto because Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system and is smaller than Earth and Neptune is bigger than Earth.
When is the next year that Pluto with be closer to the sun than Neptune?
In about 2227 A.D., their orbits will cross and Pluto will be closer to the sun for 20 years. Then, the orbits will cross again and Neptune will be closer for 228 years.
When was Pluto closer to the sun than Neptune?
in January 1979
From 1979 to 1999 Pluto was closer to the sun than?
Neptune
