Multiple choice

The minimum distance between the Sun and Earth occurs on

  1. 3rd January

  2. 22nd December

  3. 21st June

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Perihelion (closest distance to Sun) occurs around January 3rd each year, when Earth is about 147 million km from the Sun. December 22nd (B) is the winter solstice (shortest day in Northern Hemisphere) but not the closest distance. June 21st (C) is the summer solstice and aphelion (farthest point).