What Month Is The Earth Closest To The Sun < Limited • 2024 >

You're asking about , the point in Earth's orbit when it’s closest to the Sun.

The answer is — specifically, early January (typically around January 3–4).

So despite the common misconception that summer happens when we’re closest to the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere is actually farthest from the Sun in July and closest in January. Seasons are caused by Earth’s tilt, not distance.