Perihelion - Aphelion is when the Earth is furthest from the Sun.
The planet closest to the sun is called Mercury.
Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the sun.
Closest point is called the perihelion; furthest from sun is aphelion.
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.
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The planet closest to the sun is called Mercury.
Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the sun.
Closest point is called the perihelion; furthest from sun is aphelion.
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 closest point to the Sun in a planet's orbit is called perihelion. The furthest point is called aphelion. Phil
When a planet is closest to its sun it's called perihelion.
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The planets closest to the sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
That's called its 'perigee'.
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