Question

When the Earth is closest to the Sun, it is at:

a. Perihelion
c. Aphelion
b. Proxihelion
d. Equinox

Answer 1

a). Perihelion . . . the point in Earth's orbit that's closest to the Sun.
We pass it every year early in January.


b). Aphelion . . . the point in Earth's orbit that's farthest from the Sun.
We pass it every year early in July.

c). Proxihelion . . . a made-up, meaningless word

d). Equinox . . . the points on the map of the stars where the Sun
appears to be on March 21 and September 21.