What is Perihelion Day? Here's everything you need to know about this phenomenon
Monday, 1 January 2024 In 2024, Perihelion Day occurs on January 3, at 1 UTC (8 pm CDT on January 2), where Earth approaches the Sun approximately 3% closer than during its farthest point, aphelion, in early July.
January 3rd, marks Perihelion Day, signifying Earth's closest proximity to the sun in 2024. Earth approaches within approximately 3 million miles of the sun on this occasion, in contrast to its farthest point, known as aphelion. Unlike fixed annual dates, Perihelion typically occurs about two weeks...
Monday, 1 January 2024
