At What Point Is Earth Closest To The Sun Jun 2026
In early January each year, Earth reaches a point in its orbit known as , the moment when our planet is at its absolute closest to the sun.
shortest season of the year, lasting nearly five days less than the summer. EarthSky +2 Upcoming Dates for Perihelion The exact timing of perihelion shifts slightly each year because our calendar doesn't perfectly match our orbit. Use the Time and Date Perihelion Calculator to check the precise moment for future years. Space +1 Year Date Time (UTC) 2026 January 3 17:15 2027 January 3 02:33 2028 January 5 12:28 2029 January 2 18:13 Would you like to explore how at what point is earth closest to the sun