The ecliptic is the plane defining Earth's orbit around the Sun. The orbits of most other objects in the solar system generally lie fairly close to the ecliptic. Which of these objects often have orbits that do NOT generally lie close to the ecliptic?

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Comets often have orbits that do not lie close to the ecliptic plane. Their orbits can be highly inclined to the ecliptic, taking them far above or below the plane in which the planets orbit.

The Ecliptic Is the Plane Defining Earth's Orbit Around the Sun