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Earth is closest to the sun right now, so why aren’t we roasting alive?
Every year in early January, Earth reaches the closest point in its orbit to the Sun, a moment astronomers call perihelion.
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Earth just reached its nearest point to the sun, so why aren’t we burning?
Each year, Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in early January, a moment called perihelion. In 2026, this occurred on ...
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. The sun will appear larger in the sky than on any ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The sun captured during perihelion in the sky over Yinchuan, China in January 2024. | Credit: ...
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