Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...
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Earth will be closest to sun 'perihelion' on Jan. 3, 2026—why does it happen in mid-winter?
The New Year would begin with our planet being closest to the sun, raising queries about the cold weather and no heat despite ...
Did you know that the Earth is about 3 million miles closer to the sun in winter than in summer? This year (2026), Earth is ...
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Yes, the sun has risen later in Illinois despite nearing spring. Here's why
You're not imaging it. The sun has been rising later in Illinois following the winter solstice. But the days aren't getting ...
It may be surprising to many that the Earth is closest to the Sun in January, while at the same time, much of the Northern ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fall officially began at 2:19 p.m. EDT on September 22. Earth is tilted on an axis at 23.5°. This tilt results in Earth’s seasonal changes. During the fall and spring, Earth ...
As the earth spins on its axis, producing night and day, it also moves about the sun in an elliptical (elongated circle) orbit that requires about 365 1/4 days to complete. The earth's spin axis is ...
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