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Earth is as far away from the sun as it ever gets. So why is it so hot?
Right now, Earth is about 3.1 million miles farther from the sun than it is in early January when it reaches perihelion, its ...
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Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?
Since Kepler's laws of motion dictate that celestial bodies orbit more slowly when farther from the sun, we are now moving at ...
It’s summer but the Earth is extra far from the sun; Here’s what that means
Because Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun, being further away means it travels slower along its orbit. This ...
Earth's Rotation Sped Up on July 9—and We're Not Sure Exactly Why
On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth ...
Earth at aphelion: why its hot when we are furthest from the Sun
We see some of our hottest temps when Earth is furthest from the Sun (aphelion) and coolest at the closest to the Sun ...
The New York Times9d
Earth Just Reached Its Greatest Distance From the Sun
Our planet whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Thursday the planet reached its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion.
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An alien comet is now passing through our solar system. Here's what we know
On July 1, 2025, the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey telescope, located in northern Chile, ...
Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...
IFLScience on MSN10d
On July 3, Earth Will Reach Its Farthest Point From The Sun – 152 Million Kilometers Away
At the aphelion, the distance from the Earth’s center to the Sun’s center is going to be 152,087,738 kilometers (94,502,939 ...
Get ready for the 'moon illusion.' July's full moon to appear low in Michigan skies
While high or low clouds are expected in various areas across Michigan overnight July 10, forecasters expect the buck moon to ...
WJW-TV Cleveland on MSN8d
Earth and Sun reach a pivotal distance Thursday: why it’s not what you think
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – If you have thought that the Earth is close to the sun in the summertime and that is why it is ...