Posted on 07/04/2022 2:47:03 PM PDT by BenLurkin
At aphelion, Earth will be 94.51 million miles (152.1 million kilometers) away from the sun...
Earth will be 1.67% farther from the sun than the mean Earth-sun separation, also known as an astronomical unit. (One astronomical unit is equivalent to 92.96 million miles (149.6 million km)).
Earth will be closest to the sun — a moment dubbed perihelion — on January 4, 2023, when it will be 91.4 million miles (147.1 million km) away from the sun according to timeanddate(opens in new tab).
Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle which is why we experience aphelion and perihelion. The degree to which our planet's orbit diverges from a perfect circle is known as its eccentricity. Out of all the planets in the solar system, Venus has the most circular orbit. The planet ranges between just 66 million miles (107 million km) and 68 million miles (109 million km) from the sun, according to Universe Today(opens in new tab).
(Excerpt) Read more at space.com ...
Cooler summer warmer winter. But of course it’s man made.
Good, stupid sun.
So do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you see how it affects you.
And go to the ER if it lasts more than four hours.
(Earth will be closest to the sun — a moment dubbed perihelion — on January 4, 2023)
We must blow up the Sun prior to that day!
It’s the only way to save the Erf! /Greta
Launch the ICBMS now!!!
Ha.
Just to be on the safe side.
You may experience dizziness, nausea, fainting, vomiting, confusion, vivid dreams, hallucinations or a strong desire to vote for Hillary Clinton.
See your doctor if any of these symptoms persist. 😁😜
...and be sure to tell your doctor if you may have been to areas where certain types of fungal infections are common.
That one really gets me. Where is this place? What fungus is it? How prevalent does it have to be in that area for it to be common?
Well gee, if the Earth is closer to the sun in January then in July, why isn’t it warmer in January?
I just can’t figure this out...
It’s the tilt of the earth’s axis. The northern hemisphere is tipped toward the sun I’m in June, so it’s warmer.
In December the Southern Hemisphere is tipped toward the sun. So it’s warmer for them.
Going to be in the 90’s this week. I prefer cooler summers.
it was still hot today though in the ATL!
There's no such thing as "most circular." Circular is an absolute, like "perfect;" either it is or it isn't. And there are no circular orbits. The orbits of even the most carefully managed man-made satellites still experience measurable eccentricity. Venus' might be the most nearly circular but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Furthest from the sun, but within striking distance of Uranus.
Thanks BenLurkin. The upshot is, summers in the northern hemisphere are not as hot as summers in the southern hemisphere, sort of -- thanks to their colder winters (the Earth is closest to the Sun in January, so, we also have warmer winters) and larger percentage of oceans (which moderates temps), the Earth's average temps are cooler south of the Equator than north of it.
We must tax to see if we can fix it! Maxine Waters
Too many SUVs caused it. AOC
It's TRUMP'S FAULT! Liz Cheney
It must be racism Mayor Pete
I didn't make the circle when I was DRUNK Nancy Pelosi
Plus we are drifting further from Sanity every day...
The one that gets me is: Do not take _____ if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Ever read the ingredients on a medicine box?
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