Around 3rd January each year, when the Earth is closest to the Sun and tidal ranges are much greater, with unusually high and low tides, it is called _______________?
Around 3rd January each year, when the Earth is closest to the Sun and tidal ranges are much greater, with unusually high and low tides, it is called _______________?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Perihelion is the point in Earth's orbit nearest the Sun, reached around 3 January, and the stronger solar pull then increases tidal range. Aphelion is the farthest point, around 4 July. Perigee and apogee describe the Moon's nearest and farthest points from Earth.
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