What is perihelion? Here's why Earth is closer to the sun on …
5 days ago · The sun shines above the Earth’s horizon. Perihelion, the point when Earth is closest to the Sun, occurs annually in early January.
Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur? | Space
Dec 11, 2025 · 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 …
Perihelion and Aphelion: How Far Is the Sun from Earth? | The …
Dec 18, 2025 · 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 …
Perihelion and Aphelion - Closest and Farthest Points From the Sun
Oct 4, 2025 · 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: What it is, when it occurs, and how to see it - MSN
What is Perihelion? In the vast expanse of space, celestial bodies follow elliptical orbits around stars, with one point being closer to the star—known as the perihelion.
Earth’s Perihelion and Aphelion 2026-2035 Dates - Farmers' Almanac
3 days ago · The terms perihelion and aphelion describe the closest and farthest distances of the Earth to the Sun, respectively. The Earth is closest to the Sun (at perihelion) roughly 2 weeks …
Earth To Make Its Closest Approach To The Sun This Week: Will It …
2 days ago · Perihelion is when a planet or celestial body reaches its closest point to the Sun in its orbit.
Earth at Perihelion: What happens when we’re nearest to the sun
4 days ago · Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle. It is slightly oval, which means the distance between Earth and the sun keeps changing throughout the year. “At its simplest, perihelion is …
Perihelion – Definition & Detailed Explanation - Sentinel Mission
Oct 9, 2025 · 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 sun. The word itself comes from the Greek words …
Aphelion and perihelion, what's the difference? | BBC Sky at Night …
Jul 1, 2025 · When Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit, it's known as perihelion; when it's furthest from the Sun in its orbit, it's known as aphelion.