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because its orbit was highly eccentric and used to intercede the orbit of Neptune. that is why Pluto is no more a part of our solar system as it collided with Neptune and exploded.
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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.
Who is closer to the sun Neptune or Mars?
Currently Neptune is closer to the sun, however Pluto can get closer when it's at the closest part of its orbit. Pluto was closer then Neptune about 10 years ago, but it currently heading out to the farther part of its orbit, and con't be closer than Neptune again for over 200 years.
Distance between neptune and Pluto?
some time is February
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.
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.
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 Saturn the closest planet to Neptune?
No. It is Pluto. Pluto sometimes passes the orbit of Neptune to be closer to the Sun.
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.
From 1979 to 1999 Pluto was closer to the sun than?
Neptune
When was Pluto closer to the sun than Neptune?
in January 1979
What planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune.?
Pluto is sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune.
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.
Who is closer to the sun Neptune or Mars?
Currently Neptune is closer to the sun, however Pluto can get closer when it's at the closest part of its orbit. Pluto was closer then Neptune about 10 years ago, but it currently heading out to the farther part of its orbit, and con't be closer than Neptune again for over 200 years.
Distance between neptune and Pluto?
some time is February
Which planet is the furtherest from the sun?
Neptune, now. Pluto has been downgraded to a planetoid. There were times that Pluto would be closer to the sun than Neptune, too. So it would depend when you asked.
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.
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.
