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When Pluto was considered a planet why was neptune the farthest planet from the sun from 1979 to 1999?
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In 1999 Pluto was considered to be a planet. From 1979 to 1999, Neptune was further from the Sun than Pluto, because of Pluto's eccentric orbit.
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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.
What is the farthest planet in your solar system?
That used to be Pluto, but now it's 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.
What planet was to the farthest from the sun until 1999?
Pluto used to be the outermost planet, except that sometimes it became Neptune because Pluto's elliptical orbit is far from circular. From 1979 to 1999 Neptune was the farthest planet from the Sun and remains the farthest from the Sun today, because Pluto us no longer defined as a planet.
What is the second coldest planet?
if Pluto is not considered a planet, its neptune.
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.
What planet is not always farthest from the sun?
It was Pluto when Pluto was considered a planet. Now the farthest planet is Neptune, and it's always the farthest 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.
Which 2 planet is the farthest away from sun?
Neptune and Uranus. It would be Pluto and Neptune but pluto is no longer a planet it is a dwarf planet
What 2 planets are farthest from the Sun?
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn --------- Uranus Neptune (Pluto) as these days Pluto is no longer considered a planet, apparently.
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.
Is Pluto the furthest away planet in your solar system?
No, because Pluto is not a planet. Pluto was formerly considered the farthest planet in the solar system until it was demoted in 2006. Now the title goes to Neptune.
Planets farthest from the sun-jupitor Saturn uranus neptune Pluto?
Neptune. Pluto is no longer classified as a planet.
What planet Farthest planet from the sun?
Depends whether you include Pluto as a planet or not (I think it isn't at the moment - but it does seem to swap back and forth!). So, if you include Pluto, then it's Pluto. If you include all the dwarf planets (of which Pluto is one) - then its Eris. Otherwise, it's Neptune
What planet is the coldest Neptune Saturn or Pluto?
pluto is the coldest because it is farthest from the sun.
What is the farthest planet in your solar system?
That used to be Pluto, but now it's 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.
