Earth at perihelion
Sky · Earth orbit · Wed, January 5, 2028 · Computed (rule)
Earth is closest to the Sun for the year, 147,099,818 km.
Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 4, 2023 | Earth at perihelion | 4 yr ago |
| Tue, Jan 2, 2024 | Earth at perihelion | 3 yr ago |
| Sat, Jan 4, 2025 | Earth at perihelion | 2 yr ago |
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | Earth at perihelion | 9 mo ago |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Earth at perihelion | in 3 mo |
| Wed, Jan 5, 2028 | Earth at perihelion | in 15 mo |
Source, method and history
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- How we know
- Planet apsis search with Astronomy Engine.
- Recurs
- annual
- Feed
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- Changes
- None recorded.
Sources: official schedules and published calendars, linked on every event; computed dates name their rule. Refreshed nightly.