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Pluto's orbit intersects with Neptune's, so that may happen one day?
Despite the fact that Pluto and Neptune temporarily change places in their distance from the Sun, they will never collide.
It is highly unlikely that Pluto and Neptune would directly collide with each other. The orbits of these two planets are far enough apart that they are not at risk of a direct impact.
If Pluto and Neptune were to collide, it would likely result in a massive explosion and the destruction of both planets. This is because both planets have a similar composition and would not be able to sustain a collision without catastrophic consequences.
The closest that Pluto and Neptune get to each other is approximately 2.7 billion miles, which is still a significant distance in terms of astronomical measurements.
While it is possible for the orbits of planets to change over time, it is highly unlikely that the orbits of Pluto and Neptune would change enough to cause a collision. The gravitational forces of the other planets in our solar system help to keep the orbits stable.
The gravitational pull of other celestial bodies, such as large asteroids or comets, could potentially alter the orbits of Pluto and Neptune. However, the chances of this happening are very small and would require a very specific and unlikely set of circumstances to occur.