Cosmic Perspectives from Amid the Stars:
Astronomy Blog

As of August 24, 2026, it will have been 20 years since Pluto was officially reclassified from planet to dwarf planet. While there are those who argue that Pluto didn’t deserve to be “demoted,” the history of Pluto and our perceptions of it paints a very different picture. So why isn’t Pluto considered a planet anymore?

Social media is buzzing with news of a so-called “planet parade” on Saturday, February 28. But before you get your hopes up, let’s separate the astronomical reality from the viral hype.