What is Perihelion Day? Here's everything you need to know about this phenomenon

In 2024, Perihelion Day occurs on January 3, at 1 UTC (8 pm CDT on January 2), where Earth approaches the Sun approximately 3% closer than during its farthest point, aphelion, in early July.

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