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Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur? - Space. com The term "perihelion" describes the point in an astronomical body's orbit where it is nearest to the sun Derived from the Greek words peri (around) and helios (sun), the word reflects its
Perihelion and Aphelion - Closest and Farthest Points From the Sun In astronomy, perihelion and aphelion are the two extreme points in Earth’s elliptical orbit around the Sun These terms also apply to any object orbiting the Sun or another star Perihelion is the point where the object is nearest to the Sun, while aphelion is when it is farthest away
Perihelion and Aphelion: How Far Is the Sun from Earth? | The Old . . . In 2026, Earth will be 91,403,637 miles away from the Sun at perihelion and 94,502,962 miles away from the Sun at aphelion So, Earth is about 4,800,000 km (3,000,000 miles) farther from the Sun in July than in January
perihelion - Wiktionary, the free dictionary perihelion (plural perihelia or (deprecated) perihelions) (astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc , where it is nearest to the Sun synonym, antonym quotations Synonym: (symbol) ϖ Antonym: aphelion
Perihelion – Definition Detailed Explanation - Sentinel Mission What is Perihelion? Perihelion is a term used in astronomy to describe the point in an object’s orbit around the Sun when it is closest to the star This phenomenon is not exclusive to Earth but can occur with any celestial body that orbits another
APOD: 2025 January 4 - Welcome to Perihelion The point along its elliptical orbit where our fair planet is closest to the Sun is called perihelion This year perihelion is today, January 4, at 13:28 UTC, only a few hours before this H-alpha picture of the active Sun was taken