Multiple choice

When is the earth at its maximum distance from the sun?

  1. First week of January

  2. First week of June

  3. First week of July

  4. First week of May

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Earth reaches aphelion (maximum distance from the Sun) around July 4th each year. At this point, Earth is approximately 152.1 million kilometers from the Sun. Conversely, perihelion (closest approach) occurs in early January when Earth is about 147.1 million kilometers from the Sun.