Question

Which of the following is correct?

पर्याय

• Aphelion: earth is closest to the sun

• Aphelion: earth is farthest from the sun

• Aphelion: moon is closest to the earth

• Aphelion: the equator is closest to the sun.

Answer 1

Aphelion: earth is farthest from the sun

Explanation:

• Aphelion refers to the point in the Earth's orbit when it is farthest from the Sun. This occurs around early July each year.
• The opposite of aphelion is perihelion, which is when the Earth is closest to the Sun, occurring around early January.