Vera C. Rubin Observatory finds possible sixth dwarf planet beyond Pluto

Summary

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a bright object beyond Pluto that may be the solar system's sixth dwarf planet, orbiting the sun on an inclined path. Live Science reports the find as a possible new dwarf planet. CNET reports that researchers may have discovered the sixth dwarf planet and notes that the other five known are Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake.

Timeline

1. Live Science

   29 Oct 2026, 21:05 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a bright object beyond Pluto that may be the solar system's sixth dwarf planet, orbiting the sun on an inclined path.

2. CNET

   30 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that researchers may have discovered a sixth dwarf planet, noting the other five are Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake.