Explained: Will Pluto Disappear By 2030? Know What Is In Store For Dwarf Planet

By: Manasi Kamble | January 06, 2025

According to a 2019 study, Pluto's atmosphere could completely collapse and freeze in next 5 years that is by 2030 due to the following reasons:

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Atmosphere is thinning: Pluto's atmosphere is already thin and made up of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.

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Moving away from the sun: Pluto is moving away from the sun and getting colder.

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Nitrogen freezes out: When Pluto is farthest from the sun, nitrogen freezes out of the atmosphere.

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Atmosphere will frost out: The atmosphere will frost out and vanish around the whole planet.

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Will appear brighter: If Pluto does freeze over, it will appear much brighter to Earth.

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