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Earth at perihelion
Sat, January 3, 2026 · Computed (rule)
10 mo ago
Earth is closest to the Sun for the year, 147,099,798 km.
Every year
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Earth at perihelionAn event.10 mo agoAstronomy Engine, computed
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Source, method and history
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- How we know
- Planet apsis search with Astronomy Engine.
- Recurs
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- Changes
- None recorded.