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On which day of the year is the earth farthest from the sun, at a position called aphelion?

On which day of the year is the earth farthest from the sun, at a position called aphelion? Correct Answer 4 July

The correct answer is 4 July.

Key Points

  • Aphelion
    • It is the point of Earth's orbit that is farthest from the Sun.
    • When the earth reaches aphelion, the sun appears slightly smaller in the sky at any other time of year.
    • The earth reaches aphelion only once a year.
    • It happens near of 4th of July.

Additional Information 

  • Perihelion
    • ​It is the point of the Earth's orbit that is nearest to the Sun.
    • It happens near of 4th of January.
    • The earth reaches perihelion only once a year
  • Equinox
    •  It refers to a day with an equal duration of day and night.
    • There are two equinoxes in a year:
  1. March 20( Vernal Equinox)
  2. September 22( Autumnal Equinox)
  • Solstice
    • ​It is the time of the year when the sun is farthest from the equatorial giving the long days or nights.
    • It happens twice a year
    1. Summer Solstice ( June 21)
    2. Winter Solstice( December 22)

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