Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 2009

Perihelion and Aphelion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2009 is “Perihelion and Aphelion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Enrique Luque Cervigón). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“This year Aphelion, the point in Earth’s elliptical orbit when it is farthest from the Sun, occurs tomorrow, July 4th. Of course, that doesn’t affect the seasons on our fair planet .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Enrique Luque Cervigón
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-3-perihelion-and-aphelion

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