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How long does it take Neptune to complete one orbit around the Sun?

Quick Answer

Neptune takes about 165 Earth years to go once around the Sun.

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Neptune is the outermost recognized planet in the Solar System, so its path around the Sun is very long. One complete orbit takes about 164.8 Earth years, meaning Neptune has completed only one orbit since its discovery in 1846. Because of its distance from the Sun, Neptune moves much more slowly than Earth. Its long year is one reason the planet's seasons last for decades.

Key Facts

1.Neptune's orbital period is about 164.8 Earth years
2.Neptune was discovered in 1846
3.A Neptunian season can last about 40 years

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