This is the Perihelion.
The perihelion is the closest point to the Sun in the orbit of a planet.It is different for each planet based on the elliptical variation, but will always occur at the same point in each orbit.
The closest point to the Sun in a planet's orbit is called perihelion. The furthest point is called aphelion. Phil
The closest point to the Sun in a planet's orbit is called perihelion. The furthest point is called aphelion. Phil
Closest point is called the perihelion; furthest from sun is aphelion.
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It's the point in a planet's orbit when it is closest to the sun! :)
The planet Mercury is closest to the sun, at about three-tenths Earth's distance at the nearest point in its orbit.
A planet's closest approach to the sun is called perihelion. This is when the planet is at its nearest point to the sun in its elliptical orbit.
The maximum distance from the sun in a planet's orbit is called its aphelion. This point is farthest from the sun, as opposed to the perihelion, which is its closest point.
The earth is moving fastest in its orbit at the moment of perihelion, when it is closest to the sun. the happens around January 3.
Venus is the planet with the closest orbit to that of Earth.
The planet Mercury is closest to the sun, at about three-tenths Earth's distance at the nearest point in its orbit.