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No normal planets actually switch orbits the way that Janus and Epimethius (Saturn moons) do in a co-orbit. Some Dwarf Planets sometimes are closer or farther from the sun than other kindred Dwarf Planets depending on their locations along their orbits. Pluto is sometimes closer to the sun than Neptune. Haumea is usually further from the sun than Pluto but sometimes is closer. Makemake has the same relationship with Haumea. Eris is usually the farthest but sometimes in its elliptical orbit is closer to the sun than Haumea.
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∙ 15y agoThe question is misleading. There are no planets that 'switch' orbits. You are probably thinking about Neptune and the minor planet Pluto. Pluto's orbit is very eccentric, meaning that it is a very long ellipse (like an oval) compared to the other planets. For a period of roughly 20 years out of each orbit Pluto is closer to the sun than Neptune because that is the location of one end of Pluto's elliptical orbit. For the rest of Pluto's orbit, Pluto is farther from the sun than Neptune. Pluto takes 248.09 yearsto orbit the sun. You might wonder if Pluto will ever crash into Neptune because of this switching of order from the sun. For various reasons, they will never crash. Check the link for details. The last time Pluto was inferior to Neptune's orbit was between 1979 and 1999. This won't happen again until around the year 2227.
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∙ 12y agoNeptune and Pluto occasionally switch places in terms of distance from the Sun.
However, in 2006, Pluto was reclassified a dwarf planet and, as such, that means that the proper answer to the question is that there are no planets that switch places on planet order with respect to distance from the Sun.
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∙ 11y agoFor 20 years of its 248 year orbit, Pluto comes closer to the sun than Neptune. It's outside Neptune's orbit at present. Now though, Pluto is not regarded as a planet. One of the criteria for a planet being a planet is that it has to have mostly cleared its orbit, so two bodies that do this can now no longer both be regarded as planets.
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∙ 9y agoFor 20 years of its 248 year orbit, Pluto comes closer to the sun than Neptune. It's outside Neptune's orbit at present. Now though, Pluto is not regarded as a planet. One of the criteria for a planet being a planet is that it has to have mostly cleared its orbit, so two bodies that do this can now no longer both be regarded as planets.
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∙ 8y agoNeptune does not switch orbits with anything. However, the very eccentric orbit of Pluto sometimes brings it closer to the sun than Neptune. I think this is what you mean. However Pluto is now not considered a planet, but a dwarf planet.
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What effect does the order of the planets have on each planet?
it has to do with the temperature on each planet
What is the setting of the planets from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?
The planets are shown on the inside of the planet Magrathia. They actually manufacture planets to order.
In which order do the planets align?
the order of the planets starts with mercury, then Venus, then earth, next is mars, then Jupiter, after Saturn is Uranus. Pluto is not a planet, its a dwarf star.
Where does earth fall in the order of the planets from the sun?
it's the third planet from the sun it's the third planet from the sun it's the third planet from the sun
Is Mars The Third Planet From The Sun?
No. The third planet from the Sun is Earth. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.The order of the planets is:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneNo, it's the 4th planet.
Which two planet have orbits that at time cross one another making them switch their order from the sun?
No planets fulfill that criteria.
What effect does the order of the planets have on each planet?
it has to do with the temperature on each planet
What planet is after Venus is it Earth?
The order of the planets from the sun goes:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePluto (technically not a planet)
What is the setting of the planets from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?
The planets are shown on the inside of the planet Magrathia. They actually manufacture planets to order.
Why is mars the 4th planet?
The same reason Earth is the third planet. It's the order of the planets from the Sun.
What is the order of all the planets in our solar system?
As of 2017, it depends on whether you count major planets only, or all planets.The 8 major known planets in order from the Sun are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneIf you list ALL 13 known planets in order, including dwarf planets, they are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsCeresJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePlutoHaumeaMakemakeErisDwarf planets also fall under the category of minor planets, of which there are thousands in our solar system. As of 2017, the orbits of 734,274 minor planets were archived at the Minor Planet Center, 496,815 of which had received permanent numbers. The largest minor planet that is not considered to be a dwarf planet is Sedna.
What has nine planets?
Our solar system has 8 major planets and 5 dwarf planets. We used to label our solar system as having 9 major planets and no dwarf planets, but in 2006 the definition of planet was modified, and Pluto was moved to the dwarf planet category.The 8 major known planets in order from the Sun are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneIf you list ALL 13 known planets in order, including dwarf planets, they are:MercuryVenusEarthMarsCeresJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePlutoHaumeaMakemakeErisDwarf planets also fall under the category of minor planets, of which there are thousands in our solar system. As of 2017, the orbits of 734,274 minor planets were archived at the Minor Planet Center, 496,815 of which had received permanent numbers. The largest minor planet that is not considered to be a dwarf planet is Sedna.
What are all the planets listed in order?
In order:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePlutoAs of 2006, Pluto is no longer considered a planet. It is considered a dwarf planet.
In which order do the planets align?
the order of the planets starts with mercury, then Venus, then earth, next is mars, then Jupiter, after Saturn is Uranus. Pluto is not a planet, its a dwarf star.
What are the orders of the plante from the sun?
The order of the planets in our Solar System are: Beginning from closest to the Sun:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePluto is not classified as a planet, but it is a Dwarf Planet.
Where is the moon located in the order of planets?
The moon is not a planet, it is a satellite that revolves around Earth. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
Where does earth fall in the order of the planets from the sun?
it's the third planet from the sun it's the third planet from the sun it's the third planet from the sun
