Perihelion Vs Aphelion
This images shows the differences between Earth's perihelion, which occurs on January 3rd, and Earth's Aphelion, which occurs on July 5th. It's the differences in distance that make the Sun appear larger and smaller. Perihelion is Earth's closest approach to the Sun, and aphelion is Earth's furthest. Credit: NASA SDO / Scott MacNeill
Gallery: Star Charts
- Author:
- Scott MacNeill
- Entry Date:
- Aug 31, 2017
- Published Under:
- Scott MacNeill's Media