Perihelion

What is Perihelion?


1.

The point during its orbit when a celestial body is closest to its star

When earth is closest to the sun in its eliptical orbit

2.

The point during the orbit of a celestial body at which it is nearest its star. Typically this term is used only for planets, moons, and other similar bodies.

Whenever the Earth is at perihelion, the local pagans hold a festival.


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