"Perihelion Day: Earth's Intimate Dance with the Sun Illuminates the Sky"
Earth celebrates Perihelion Day on Tuesday, reaching its closest point to the Sun at about 91.4 million miles away, which is 3 million miles nearer than at aphelion. This event occurs annually around two weeks after the winter solstice. Despite being 7% closer to the Sun, Earth's temperature remains relatively stable due to its axial tilt affecting seasonal weather. Additionally, 2024 will witness a total solar eclipse on April 8 and is expected to be near the peak of the Sun's 11-year solar cycle, potentially enhancing space weather phenomena like the Northern Lights.