Pluto Hasn't Cleared Its Orbit
Pluto orbits within the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune filled with many icy bodies and debris. Unlike the eight recognized planets, Pluto shares its orbit with other objects of similar size, including other dwarf planets and small celestial bodies. Therefo
Planet formation is a complex process that occurs over millions of years through a series of stages, beginning with the birth of a star and progressing through the gradual accumulation of material around it. This process, known as **planetary accretion**, takes place within a **protoplanetary disk**
The Planets of the Solar System
The solar system is a vast and complex network of celestial bodies bound together by the gravitational pull of the Sun. At the heart of it are the planets, large objects that orbit the Sun and dominate the system. There are eight recognized planets in the solar sys
The Planets of the Solar System
The solar system is a vast and complex network of celestial bodies bound together by the gravitational pull of the Sun. At the heart of it are the planets, large objects that orbit the Sun and dominate the system. There are eight recognized planets in the solar sys
Mercury: The Smallest and Fastest Planet
Distance from the Sun: ~58 million km (36 million miles)
Orbital Period: 88 Earth days
Type: Terrestrial
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and is also the smallest planet in the solar system. It has almost no atmosphere, which means it e