Why Pluto Lost Its Planet Status Pluto didn’t change — the rules did. For decades, Pluto was taught as the ninth planet. Then in 2006, astronomers redefined what a planet actually is — and Pluto didn’t make the cut. It wasn’t destroyed. It wasn’t removed. It was reclassified. This short explains the real reason Pluto lost its planet status — and why many scientists still debate the decision today. 🪐 Should Pluto still be a planet? 👇 Comment your answer. Follow Nexory for mysteries, science, an

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