Multiple choice

When a planet is nearest to the focus of its orbit that is not occupied by the sun, it is a/n:

  1. Helion

  2. Parahelion

  3. Antihelion

  4. Aphelion

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aphelion is the point in a planet's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun. Perihelion is the point where it is closest.