This point in our orbit is called (from the Greek peri meaning “near” and helios meaning “sun”). In 2024, for example, perihelion occurred on January 3rd. On that day, Earth is about 91.4 million miles (147.1 million km) from the Sun—roughly 3 million miles closer than at its farthest point, or aphelion , which happens in early July.
Here’s a short, informative piece on the topic: what month is earth closest to the sun
A cosmic reminder that sometimes the closest thing isn’t what warms you most. This point in our orbit is called (from