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Where Is the Oort Cloud

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 8 min read
Where Is the Oort Cloud

The Oort Cloud lies far beyond Pluto and the most distant edges of the Kuiper Belt

Is Oort Cloud part of solar system?

The Oort Cloud is the most distant region of our solar system. Even the nearest objects in the Oort Cloud are thought to be many times farther from the Sun than the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt.

Where does the Oort Cloud begin and end?

The Oort cloud is thought to occupy a vast space from somewhere between 2,000 and 5,000 au (0.03 and 0.08 ly) to as far as 50,000 au (0.79 ly) from the Sun. Some estimates place the outer boundary at between 100,000 and 200,000 au (1.58 and 3.16 ly).

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.