Earth Closest To Sun Link

In early January—specifically around January 4th—Earth reaches , its closest point to the Sun for the entire year.

🌍📅 Perihelion happens every year around Jan 2–5. Mark your calendar. Would you like a shorter version for Instagram/Twitter (Threads) or a more detailed science version for a blog? earth closest to sun

Seasons aren’t caused by distance from the Sun. They’re caused by Earth’s tilt . During Northern Hemisphere winter, we’re tilted away from the Sun, so sunlight hits at a lower angle, spreading out the energy. we’re tilted away from the Sun

That’s right. When the Northern Hemisphere is shivering through winter, our planet is actually about 3 million miles closer to the Sun than during summer. earth closest to sun