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Will the object 2026 ED138 be officially classified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) by April 2027?
The Vera C. 88 opinions, 85% No
- Yes — 15%
- No — 85%
Deadline: April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 88 opinions
Resolution rules
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab identified the dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138, alongside Pluto, as a Kuiper Belt object large enough to be rounded by its own gravity. Formal classification by the IAU depends on further studies and bureaucratic processes.
Source: www.livescience.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a UAI publicar em seu site oficial (iau.org) a classificação formal de 2026 ED138 como planeta anão até 30/04/2027. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 85% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 15 points, a wrong one costs about 85.