On which day of the year is the Earth at its farthest position from the Sun?

8 July

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8 June

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4 July

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4 June

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Solution

The correct option is C 4 July
When the Earth revolves around the Sun, it reaches a point in its orbit when it is farthest from the Sun. This position is called Aphelion. The words Ape means away and Helion means Sun. The Earth reaches this point on July 4.

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