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Yes, Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune for a ~20 year period every 228 years. The last time it was closer to the Sun than Neptune was 1979. This happens because Pluto has an eccentric orbit that is also highly inclined, Pluto's size\mass is not directly involved in this process in any way.
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∙ 9y agoPluto's orbit sometimes takes it inside Neptune's orbit. This happens for about 20 years of Pluto's 248 year orbit. It last happened between 1979 and 1999.
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∙ 11y agoonly when it was 1979 to 1999. these 20 years are the only years Neptune was the farthest from the sun
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Do Neptune and Pluto have the same orbit?
No, but their orbits do cross. Pluto's orbit is much more oval shaped, and is sometimes closer to the sun than Neptune, and sometimes farther away.
Is Pluto or Neptune closer to Earth?
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.
What date is neptune farther from sun than Pluto?
Sometimes. Pluto's orbit is sometimes within the orbit of neptune. But for the Majority of the time, Pluto is usually further from the sun.
Why is Pluto not always the most distant planet in the solar system?
Pluto's highly elliptical orbit sometimes brings it closer to the sun than Neptune. Though it should be noted that since Pluto is no longer considered a planet, the furthest planet from the sun is Neptune.
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.
What planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune.?
Pluto is sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune.
Do Neptune and Pluto have the same orbit?
No, but their orbits do cross. Pluto's orbit is much more oval shaped, and is sometimes closer to the sun than Neptune, and sometimes farther away.
Is Pluto the coldest planet even though its a dwarf planet?
Although Pluto is colder than Neptune (our coldest planet), Eris is both larger and colder than Pluto. Eris is quite a bit further from our sun than Pluto, whereas Pluto is sometimes closer than Neptune. Even when Pluto is closer to the sun, it still doesn't get warmer than Neptune, as Neptune possesses a small amount of internally generated heat.
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.
What is the farthest planet from the sun at certain times?
Neptune is the farthest from the Sun, now, at all times. Before Pluto was classified as a dwarf planet, sometimes, Pluto was closer to the the Sun than Neptune.
When was Pluto closer to the sun than Neptune?
in January 1979
From 1979 to 1999 Pluto was closer to the sun than?
Neptune
Is Pluto or Neptune closer to Earth?
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.
Is the Neptune closer to the earth than Pluto?
Yes ofcourse as Pluto is well far away
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.
What date is neptune farther from sun than Pluto?
Sometimes. Pluto's orbit is sometimes within the orbit of neptune. But for the Majority of the time, Pluto is usually further from the sun.
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.
