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At What Period Is The Earth Closest To The Sun?

When is the distance between the earth and the sun shortest

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    At  half of the year.
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    Soccerking 

    answered 2 years ago

    Who decided that this question is answered? And why can't I submit an answer of my own? The answer is that the Earth, in its elliptical orbit is closest to the Sun at perihelion, in early January,and farthest away at aphelion in early July.
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    Selkirk

    Selkirk

    commented 1 year ago

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