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Jan
Perihelion Day is when Earth is closest to the Sun during its journey around it. Even though it's winter in some places, like the United States or Europe, this happens because Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle. On January 2nd, the Earth is about 5 million kilometers closer to the Sun than when it's the farthest. This doesn't make much difference in temperature because seasons are caused by Earth's tilt, not its distance from the Sun. It's a neat reminder of how Earth moves through space in its own unique way!
How to celebrate Perihelion Day?
Celebrate Perihelion Day by making crafts that look like planets and the sun. You can draw or paint them, then hang them in your room. Have a space-themed party with friends and family. Make tasty snacks shaped like stars and planets. Watch fun videos or read books about space with others. At night, try looking at the stars and imagine how close Earth is to the sun. Share your excitement by telling stories or playing games about space adventures. Make a time capsule with space-themed drawings and open it next year to see how much you've learned about space!
Where Perihelion Day is celebrated?
- - International
