Question

    On which of the following date, the minimum distance

    between the Earth and the Sun occurs?
    A 4 January Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 December Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 21 June Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6 July Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The earth and the sun make the closest encounter nearly on January 4 every year, this is also termed as perihelion. The day is on 3rd or 4th January, it is known as the perihelion.

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