Question

On which day of the year is the earth farthest from the sun, at a position called aphelion?
1. 4 July
2. 23 October
3. 16 August
4. 12 May

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 4 July

The correct answer is 4 July.

• Aphelion
  • It is the point of Earth's orbit that is farthest from the Sun.
  • When the earth reaches aphelion, the sun appears slightly smaller in the sky at any other time of year.
  • The earth reaches aphelion only once a year.
  • It happens near of 4th of July.

 

• Perihelion
  • ​It is the point of the Earth's orbit that is nearest to the Sun.
  • It happens near of 4th of January.
  • The earth reaches perihelion only once a year
• Equinox
  •  It refers to a day with an equal duration of day and night.
  • There are two equinoxes in a year:

1. March 20( Vernal Equinox)
2. September 22( Autumnal Equinox)

• Solstice
  • ​It is the time of the year when the sun is farthest from the equatorial giving the long days or nights.
  • It happens twice a year
  1. Summer Solstice ( June 21)
  2. Winter Solstice( December 22)