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Back in 1999, Pluto was still a planet, but was nearer to the Sun than Neptune was from1979 to1999.

Pluto's orbit is fairly eccentric; during parts of its orbit, it is nearer to the Sun than Neptune is.

So, answer: Neptune was farthest, but it became Pluto again some time in 1999.

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