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=== Other Celestial Bodies in the Solar System === Besides the Sun and the eight planets, the Solar System contains many other fascinating celestial bodies. These include '''dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors''', each playing a special role in the cosmic system. '''Dwarf Planets:''' Dwarf planets are smaller than regular planets and cannot clear other objects from their orbits. Famous examples are '''Pluto, Ceres, and Eris'''. Pluto was once considered the ninth planet but was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union. '''Moons:''' Moons, or natural satellites, revolve around planets. The Earth has one moon, while other planets like Jupiter and Saturn have many. Jupiter’s moons, such as '''Europa''' and '''Ganymede''', are especially interesting because scientists believe they might have oceans beneath their icy surfaces. '''Asteroids:''' Asteroids are rocky or metallic objects that mostly lie between Mars and Jupiter, in a region called the '''Asteroid Belt'''. They are remnants from the early formation of the Solar System. '''Comets:''' Comets are made of ice, rock, and dust. When they come close to the Sun, the heat causes the ice to vaporize, forming a bright '''tail''' that always points away from the Sun. '''Meteors:''' Meteors are small rocks or particles that enter Earth’s atmosphere. They burn up due to friction, producing a streak of light often called a '''shooting star.'''Together, these celestial bodies add variety and wonder to our Solar System, making it an extraordinary part of the universe.
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