Why is pluto now called a dwarf planet?

In 2003, astronomers discovered Eris.

The discovery of Eris caused astronomers to talk about the defining characteristics of a planet.

Because Pluto has not cleared its orbit, it is not considered to be a planet.

Pluto, Eris, and other objects like them are now classified as dwarf planets.

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