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Earth's Aphelion: Distance from Sun Doesn't Cool Summer

7/3/2025

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On July 3, 2025, Earth will reach its aphelion, a staggering 152 million kilometers from the Sun. Yet, summer's warmth persists, thanks to the planet's axial tilt, allowing direct sunlight to bathe the Northern Hemisphere. This striking contrast reveals that our distance from the Sun doesn't determine the heat of the seasons.

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On July 3, 2025, Earth will reach its aphelion, a staggering 152 million kilometers from the Sun. Yet, summer's warmth persists, thanks to the planet's axial tilt, allowing direct sunlight to bathe the Northern Hemisphere. This striking contrast reveals that our distance from the Sun doesn't determine the heat of the seasons.