On 24 August 2006, the International Astronomical Union downgraded Pluto from planetary status. It is now regardeed as belonging to a new “dwarf planet” category, along with Eris, discovered in 2005, and Cares, which used to be regarded as the largest asteroid. The spacecraft New Horizons is scheduled to reach Pluto in 2015.
The names of the months in English (as well in many other languages) come from Latin Words. January Januarius – this month was dedicated to Janus, the Roman god of doors. Janus had two faces, one looking back at the old year and the other looking forward to the new year. February Februarius – Februa was the Roman purification festival, which took place at this time of year. March ...
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