What is the difference between perihelion and aphelion?

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Differences between perihelion and aphelion:
Perihelion Aphelion
1. The Earth is closest to the Sun at perihelion ( $91.4 m i l l i o n m i l e s$ , or $147 m i l l i o n k i l o m e t e r s$ ). 1. Aphelion is the distance our planet travels from the Sun ( $94.5 m i l l i o n m i l e s$ , or $152 m i l l i o n k i l o m e t e r s$ ).
2. Every year on January 3rd, Perihelion happens. 2. Aphelion happens around July 4th.
3. Perihelion is the closest point in a planet's orbit to the Sun.
3. Aphelion is the farthest point.

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Perihelion	Aphelion
1. The Earth is closest to the Sun at perihelion ( $91.4 m i l l i o n m i l e s$ , or $147 m i l l i o n k i l o m e t e r s$ ).	1. Aphelion is the distance our planet travels from the Sun ( $94.5 m i l l i o n m i l e s$ , or $152 m i l l i o n k i l o m e t e r s$ ).
2. Every year on January 3rd, Perihelion happens.	2. Aphelion happens around July 4th.
3. Perihelion is the closest point in a planet's orbit to the Sun.	3. Aphelion is the farthest point.