Question

What is the shape of the earth’s orbit?

Answer 1

The earth’s orbit around the sun is elliptical in shape, meaning it is an elongated circle rather than a perfect circle. This elliptical path causes the earth to be slightly closer to the sun at one point in its orbit (perihelion) and farther away at another point (aphelion). This elliptical orbit affects the distance between the earth and the sun during the year but is still nearly circular overall.