Typically, perihelion occurs about two weeks after the December Solstice. In most years, Earth reaches this point between . At this time, we are approximately 91.4 million miles (147 million kilometers) away from the Sun.
He thought about the Southern Hemisphere. Down in Australia or South America, they were at their farthest point from the sun—Aphelion wasn’t for another six months, but they were currently tilted toward the star. They were getting the best of both worlds: the tilt toward the heat, and the extra dose of size from the proximity. earth closest to sun month
The month when Earth is closest to the Sun is (perihelion). The month when it’s farthest is July (aphelion). Seasons are governed by axial tilt, not orbital distance. So next time you’re bundled up in January, take a moment to appreciate that you’re actually nearer to our star than at any other time of the year—you’re just angled away from its warmth. Typically, perihelion occurs about two weeks after the