Earth's Farthest Point from the Sun: Aphelion Day
Today is Aphelion Day, the point in Earth's orbit when it is farthest away from the Sun. Earth will be 94,506,364 miles from the Sun at 4:06 p.m. EDT. However, Earth's distance from the Sun does not solely determine seasons; they are primarily influenced by the axial tilt of the Earth. The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when its axis points towards the Sun, and the abundance of landmass in that hemisphere contributes to the higher temperatures.