Special day
Pluto Demoted Day
Still a planet in our hearts.
Today
When is Pluto Demoted Day?
Every year on August 24.
Worldwide
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.
Hashtags
- #PlutoDemotedDay
- #Pluto
- #Space
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