Multiple choice The distance between the Earth and the Sun is greatest during winter solistice perihelion aphelion summer solistice Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Aphelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, occurring around July 4 each year. At aphelion, Earth is about 152 million kilometers from the Sun. Perihelion (closest approach) occurs in early January.