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Why is Pluto not considered a planet even though Neptune is sometimes father from the sun than Pluto is?
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Size rather than distance is what counts.
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This planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune?
Neptune sometimes crosses the path of the dwarf planet Pluto.
It is the eighth planet sometimes nineth?
The outermost planet in our solar system, Neptune, is often referred to as the eighth planet. When Pluto was considered a planet (prior to 2006) during its orbit it would cross inside the orbit of Neptune making the latter the outermost planet.
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.
Is it possible for Neptune to be the ninth planet from the sun?
Neptune is always the eight and last planet from the Sun.However, because of the declassification of Pluto from a planet into a dwarf planet, the rules have changed.When Pluto was a planet, it's orbit intersected that of Neptune, so at one period, Pluto was closer to the Sun than Neptune, whereas at other times, it was the other way around.See the related link for a pictorial which gives a pictorial representation.
What is a gas giant planet that sometimes orbits beyond Pluto?
Neptune, the furthest planet from the sun. Sometimes the dwarf planet Pluto comes inside its orbit.
What planet and dwarf planet alternate as eighth position from the Sun?
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. Pluto's orbit is sometimes farther out, but Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
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.
Why is Neptune not considered as the planet in the Solar System?
Neptune is considered as a planet. It's Pluto that's not considered as a planet due to its small size.
What is the second coldest planet?
if Pluto is not considered a planet, its neptune.
This planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune?
Neptune sometimes crosses the path of the dwarf planet Pluto.
Which is the 8 th planet from the Sun?
Neptune is the eighth and furthest planet from the Sun.
It is the eighth planet sometimes nineth?
The outermost planet in our solar system, Neptune, is often referred to as the eighth planet. When Pluto was considered a planet (prior to 2006) during its orbit it would cross inside the orbit of Neptune making the latter the outermost planet.
You were the farthest planet from the sun now you are not?
The farthest planet from the sun used to be Pluto. Pluto is now considered to be a dwarf planet, not a planet. When Pluto was a planet, its orbit would sometimes take it closer to the sun than Neptune, making the Neptune the farthest planet from the sun for that period of time.
Why is Pluto considered a planet?
It is not considered a planet, it is a planet, just like Earth, Venus, Neptune (etc).
What planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune.?
Pluto is sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune.
Why is Neptune an outer planet?
Neptune is considered an outer planet because it orbits the Sun beyond the asteroid belt in our solar system. It is part of the four gas giants, along with Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, and is much larger and colder than the inner rocky planets like Earth and Mars.
Is Neptune father from the sun than Jupiter?
Yes, Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun.
