Home > Space > Why Do The Planets Orbit In A Plane? Why Do The Planets Orbit In A Plane? Space Share on Pinterest Within about 10 degrees the planets in our solar system orbit in roughly the same plane. So why does that happen? Why did our solar system (and Milky Way) turn out flat? Share on Pinterest Related Posts Top 10 Facts – Space [Part 8] Top 10 Facts – Space [Part 7] 9 Facts You Didn’t Know About Our Solar System Top 10 Facts – Space [Part 3] Solar System | Interesting Facts and Information for Kids