Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

The New Year would begin with our planet being closest to the sun, raising queries about the cold weather and no heat despite the proximity.

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. The sun will appear larger in the sky than on any ...

It may be surprising to many that the Earth is closest to the Sun in January, while at the same time, much of the Northern ...

You're not imaging it. The sun has been rising later in Illinois following the winter solstice. But the days aren't getting ...

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Earth reaches its closest point to the sun, perihelion, in January, a fact that surprises many as winter grips the Northern Hemisphere. Scientists clarify that Earth's axial tilt, not proximity to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Earth is today at aphelion, the point in its orbit at which ...

At half the size of Earth and one-tenth its mass, Mars is a featherweight as far as planets go. Yet new research reveals the ...