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Earth is at perihelion — closer to the sun than on any other day of the year – CBS News
The sun is about 3% larger in the sky on Saturday — but it won’t be any warmer in the Northern Hemisphere.
On January 2, 2021, Earth is closer to the sun in its elliptical orbit than on any other day of the year, marking an annual event known as perihelion.
The word perihelion is translated from Ancient Greek, meaning “near the sun.” According to EarthSky, Earth was expected to reach perihelion on Saturday morning at 8:51 a.m. ET.
The sun is about 3% larger in the sky on Saturday — not enough to be noticeable with the naked eye. Remember: You should never look at the sun without proper eye protection,…
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