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When was the last time Pluto went around the sun?
Pluto last completed a full orbit around the sun on September 5th, 1993. It has not completed a full orbit since then.
Which planet orbits crosses Pluto's every 248 years?
Pluto's orbit is 248 years. Pluto has an elliptical orbit that takes it closer to the Sun than Neptune, for 20 years, out of its 248 year orbit of the Sun. So every 228 years, Pluto's orbit crosses Neptune's orbit. This last happened between 1979 and 1999.
Why do Neptune and Pluto cross paths?
About once every 248 years, Pluto moves nearer to the sun than Neptune, and stays that way for about 20 years. This last happened between January 1979 and February 1999 and so it won't happen again until about 2227.
When did Pluto's orbit go inside neptune's?
The last time this happened was in 1979.
Is Pluto sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune?
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.
Why is Pluto not the last planet?
for two reasons:Pluto is not a planet. It is a dwarf planet.There are 3 more dwarf planets that orbit the Sun beyond Pluto.
Is Pluto orbit close circular or quite eccentric?
Pluto has a highly eccentric orbit - it's orbital eccentricity is equal to about 0.2488. As a consequence, during parts of it's orbit around the sun, Pluto eclipses Neptune's orbit, making it closer to the sun than Neptune. The last time Pluto was closer to the sun than Neptune was between February 7, 1979 and February 11, 1999.
When will Pluto lose its orbit and leave the solar system?
oh wow. you people don't know? pluto ALREADY left it's orbit last year!(2012) next time watch the NEWS.
How come Neptune is sometimes the last planet and other times the second to last planet?
because during its orbit pluto's orbit around the sun intercepts neptune which makes neptune either second to last or last
What is the thing that passes into Neptune's orbit?
Pluto takes about 248 years to orbit the sun and for about 20 years of that, it passes inside Neptune's orbit. This last happened between 1979 and 1999.
What is the last planet from the sun?
Neptune or maybe Pluto, although it's considered a dwarf so not an official planet anymore.
When was Pluto closer to the sun than Neptune?
Pluto was last closer to the Sun than Neptune between January 23, 1979, and February 11, 1999. This is due to the elliptical nature of Pluto's orbit, causing it to cross inside of Neptune's orbit for that period. Pluto will not be closer to the Sun than Neptune again until March 15, 2285.
