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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Rahul Dev