It is elliptical, or slightly oval-shaped. So what does this mean?Įarth’s orbit is not a perfect circle. If Earth is closest to the Sun in January, shouldn’t it be summer? Maybe, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere. But the truth is, on January 3, 2007, Earth reaches perihelion, its closest point to the Sun in its yearly orbit around our star.Īt first glance, it makes no sense. For northerners, the winter solstice has just passed. It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere and we’re at our closest point to the Sun. Ken Stewart's stunning Thin Crescent Moon.
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The Thirteen/WNET & WLIW21 Celebration of Teaching & Learning's JPMorgan Chase "Multimedia in the Classroom" Awards Competition. Starting July 1, 2007, Arkansas teachers can use state funds to purchase Starry Night® Middle School at special prices from their local depository. Starry Night® Middle School Adopted in Arkansas.If Earth is closest to the Sun in January, shouldn’t it be summer?Ĭold winter nights offer wonderful observing opportunities, but you’d better dress warmly to enjoy the show! Welcome again to our monthly newsletter with features on exciting celestial events, product reviews, tips & tricks, and a monthly sky calendar. If you have trouble viewing this newsletter, click here.
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