Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 9, 2020

Perihelion to Aphelion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 9, 2020 is “Perihelion to Aphelion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin (Otago Museum)). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“Perihelion for 2020 , the point in Earth’s elliptical orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occurred on January 5th. The distance from the Sun doesn’t determine the seasons, though.”

— APOD editors, January 9, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 9, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin (Otago Museum)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 9, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-9-perihelion-to-aphelion

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