Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2021

Perihelion to Aphelion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2021 is “Perihelion to Aphelion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Richard Jaworski). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Aphelion for 2021 occurred on July 5th. That’s the point in Earth’s elliptical orbit when it is farthest from the Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 8, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Richard Jaworski
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-8-perihelion-to-aphelion

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