Question

On which among the following dates Earth may be on Perihelion (Closest to Sun)?

• A. January 3
• B. June 21
• C. March 22
• D. December 21

Answer 1

Answer:

A. January 3

The point in the orbit where the planet is closest to the Sun is called “perihelion”. The point where the planet is farthest from the Sun is called “aphelion”.Earth is closest to the sun every year in early January.