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Neptune is always the outermost planet. For about 10% of the time the dwarf planet Pluto crosses inside of Neptune's orbit.

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Was Neptune the ninth planet?

Yes, Neptune is the eighth planet, and the farthest from the Sun. Back when Pluto was considered a planet, Neptune became the ninth planet for 20 years of Pluto's orbit as Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune for part of its orbit.


What is the farthest planet from the sun at certain times?

The farthest planet from the sun depends on their positions in their respective orbits. Generally, Neptune is the farthest planet in our solar system, but due to the elliptical nature of their orbits, Pluto can sometimes be farther from the sun than Neptune.


The closest planet to pluto?

neptuneNeptune is the closest to Pluto. Uranus is the second closest planet to Pluto. Saturn is the third closest planet to Pluto. Jupiter is the forth closest planet to Pluto. Mars is the fifth closest planet to Pluto. Earth is the sixth closest planet to Pluto. Venus is the seventh closest planet to Pluto. Mercury is the most furthest away from Pluto. The Sun and the moon are not considered as planets. The planet Pluto is also not considered as a planet.


The outer most planet is?

Most say Neptune. Pluto isn't a planet, but counting dwarf planets, Eres. A little dwarf planet far beyond the reach of the sun, but still orbiting the sun.


This word starts with a p it's the name of a dwarf planet that orbits near Neptune?

The word you're looking for is "Pluto." It is considered a dwarf planet and was previously classified as the ninth planet in our solar system before its reclassification in 2006. It orbits the Sun beyond Neptune.

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What is the planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto?

The planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto is Neptune. Neptune, the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System, has an orbit that crosses Pluto's orbit due to its elliptical path around the Sun. This orbital relationship between Neptune and Pluto is one of the factors that led to Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.


Can Neptune become a dwarf planet?

No. Neptune is a gas giant planet. There is no way it could be reclassified as a dwarf planet.


What planet is the outer most planet for twenty years?

For 20 years of its 246 year orbit, Dwarf planet Pluto is closer to the sun than Neptune. So Neptune is futher out for a while. Since Plutos de-classification to a Dwarf planet though, Neptune now remains the furthest planet at all times.


What planet's orbit is so eccentric that at perihelion it is closer to the sun than Neptune?

Pluto - though its no longer classed as a planet, more a dwarf planet. For 20 years of its 246 year orbit, it is actually closer to the sun than Neptune


What planet has an odd orbital property?

Neptune has an odd orbital property. The orbit of Neptune crosses the orbital path of the dwarf planet Pluto, so there are times when Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune.


Is neptune an inner outer or a dwarf planet?

It is an outer planet and is not a dwarf.


What crosses Neptune's path and orbits closer to the Sun for 20 of its 248-year orbit?

Pluto (dwarf planet).


Which dwarf planet is after Neptune?

Pluto.


What planets are next to your planet Neptune?

The planet before Neptune is Uranus. The planet after Neptune is Pluto but Pluto is know classified as a dwarf planet.


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.


Is the dwarf planet Pluto colder than Neptune?

Yes! dwaf planet Pluto is the coldist planet than planet Neptune because dwaf planet Pluto is far away from the sun and planet Nepune is closer to the Sun. So i think dwaf planet Pluto is the coldist.


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.