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Pluto Demoted Day

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Pluto Demoted Day

When is Pluto Demoted Day?

Every year on August 24.

What is Pluto Demoted Day?

On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined what makes a planet and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet. The controversial decision shrank the solar system to eight planets and still sparks friendly debate among stargazers everywhere.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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  • #Space

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