When Is Earth Closest To The Sun ~upd~ [FULL • 2027]

Earth reaches perihelion approximately , typically falling between January 2nd and January 5th.

Roughly 91.4 million miles (147.1 million kilometers). Why is it cold in January? Happy Perihelion 2026 — Earth's Closest Solar Encounter! when is earth closest to the sun

Because Earth is closer to the Sun in January, the solar radiation received is about than at aphelion in July. This has a moderating effect on global seasons: Earth reaches perihelion approximately

On a cosmic scale, Earth's path is nearly circular. Our orbital eccentricity is a mere . when is earth closest to the sun