Aphelion -- the point on its orbit when the Earth is farthest from the sun
Perihelion -- the point on its orbit when the Earth is closest to the sun
http://www.observingstars.com/perihelion_aphelion.htm
Year |
Perihelion |
Aphelion |
2010 | January 2nd 7pm EST | July 6th 7pm EDT |
2011 | January 3rd 2pm EST | July 4th 11am EDT |
2012 | January 4th 7pm EST | July 4th 11pm EDT |
2013 | January 2nd 12am EST | July 5th 11am EST |