When Is The Earth The Closest To The Sun

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Early July (around July 4–6) Distance: ~94.5 million miles (152.1 million km) Would you like a version adapted for kids,

Another fascinating side effect of Perihelion is the speed of our planet. This surprises most people

This surprises most people. If we’re closest to the sun in January, why is it winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Because , not distance. In January, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so sunlight hits at a lower angle and days are shorter — causing colder temperatures. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere, tilted toward the sun, experiences summer.