Earth at Perihelion: What happens when we’re nearest to the sun
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun, perihelion, in January, a fact that surprises many as winter grips the Northern Hemisphere. Scientists clarify that Earth's axial tilt, not proximity to the sun, dictates seasons. This orbital shift also subtly influences Earth's speed and season lengths, with long-term implications for climate.
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun, perihelion, in January, a fact that surprises many as winter grips the Northern Hemisphere. Scientists clarify that Earth's axial tilt, not proximity to the sun, dictates seasons. This orbital shift also subtly influences Earth's speed and season lengths, with long-term implications for climate.
