2006-06-20 17:32:09 · 12 answers · asked by kevin c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Sun will be closest to the whole planet in January, since that's when Earth reaches perihelion. However, in January the Northern hemisphere will be tilted away from the Sun. In July we'll be at aphelion (farthest point from the Sun), but the Northern hemisphere will be tilted towards the Sun and we'll have the longer days (and therefore, summer).
2006-06-20 18:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by Flor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you should talk to an astronomer to find out for sure. I believe i read some time ago that since the orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle, in the northern winter the Earth is actually closer to the sun than in Summer. However due to the Earths 23* tilt we in the northern hemisphere receive more direct energy from the sun in our summer, making us warmer.
2006-06-21 00:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by eudaemon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
June 21/22.
2006-06-21 00:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it is winter time in the northern hemisphere; that side of the planet is tilted away from the sun, but is closer to it than any other time of the year
2006-06-21 00:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth is at its orbital perigee during the Northern Hemisphere's winter season. It's cold because we are tilted away from direct sunlight at that time.
2006-06-21 15:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's today, summer solstace June 21st and here in the central time zone where I am it happens at 7:28 am
2006-06-21 03:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by bigblueeyes37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tommorow,which is the logest day of summer in the northern hemisphere
2006-06-21 06:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by ♀guardian of angels♀ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is actually during the winter is when we are the closest to the sun, but not by much
2006-06-21 00:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by coolio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are actually closer to the sun on Dec. 21st than we are on June 21st believe it or not.
2006-06-23 03:42:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the longest day of the year, whatever date that happens to fall on.
2006-06-21 00:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by Ste 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋