No, Pluto is not bigger than the Moon.
While Pluto was once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, it is now classified as a dwarf planet. A key factor in this reclassification is its size relative to other celestial bodies.
Here's a comparison of their sizes:
| Celestial Body | Diameter (km) |
|---|---|
| Earth's Moon | 3,475 |
| Pluto | 2,377 |
As you can see from the table, the Moon's diameter is significantly larger than Pluto's. Pluto is actually about two-thirds the size of Earth's Moon.
Furthermore, Pluto's mass is only about one-sixth that of the Moon due to its lower density, indicating a different composition. Pluto likely has a rocky core surrounded by a mantle of water ice, with a surface coated in interesting ices like methane and nitrogen frost.
In conclusion, the Moon is considerably larger than Pluto in both diameter and mass.
