Tag: Earth-Sun distance
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The Sun Appears Largest in 2026: Earth at Perihelion Today
What is perihelion and why does the Sun look bigger today? On January 3, 2026, Earth reaches perihelion, the point in its orbit closest to the Sun. This annual event, part of a predictable celestial dance, isn’t dramatic in terms of distance—Earth comes within about 147 million kilometers (91 million miles) of the Sun—but it…
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Largest Sun of 2026: Earth Reaches Perihelion in Early January
What is perihelion and why does it matter? Perihelion is the point in Earth’s orbit where we are closest to the Sun. In 2026, this celestial milestone occurs on or around January 3, when our planet reaches its minimum distance from its parent star. Although the distance varies slightly each year due to gravitational influences,…