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science13 days ago•10 min saved

Earth’s Aphelion on July 6: The Sun Is Furthest Away, Yet Summer Persists

Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun (aphelion) on July 6, 2026, at 17:30 UTC, about 94.5 million miles (152.1 million km) away—roughly 3.1 million miles farther than at perihelion. The distance varies by about 3% each year due to the elliptical orbit, with aphelion at ~1.0166 AU and perihelion at ~0.98 AU. Despite being farthest from the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere is in midsummer because seasons are driven by the 23.5-degree axial tilt, not distance. At aphelion, the Sun appears about 3.4–3.6% smaller and delivers roughly 7% less energy than at perihelion, per NASA. The orbital period is about 365 days 6 hours 9 minutes, with a leap year correction; aphelion occurs about six months after perihelion.

via NDTV|

#aphelion #earth-orbit #nasa

space13 days ago•13 min saved

Aphelion Spotlight: Far from the Sun, Summer Still Wins

On July 6, 2026, Earth reaches aphelion—the farthest point from the Sun—while the Northern Hemisphere is in midsummer. The tilt of Earth’s axis (about 23.5 degrees) is the primary driver of the seasons; distance changes only modestly affect solar energy and climate (roughly a 7% difference in sunlight and about a 5°C global swing), with oceans dampening the effect. Aphelion also makes Northern summers longer and Southern summers shorter, and this timing drifts slowly over centuries due to orbital dynamics. Perihelion—the closest approach to the Sun—occurs in January, when the Sun-Earth distance is minimized.

via Space Daily|

#aphelion #axial-tilt #perihelion

film22 days ago•15 min saved

Lily James to Lead Amazon MGM Horror-Thriller Seasons

Lily James will star in Seasons, a horror-thriller for Amazon MGM written and directed by Drew Hancock, based on a viral Reddit short story by Matt & Harrison Query; the film follows a couple who buy a ranch that’s inhabited by ancient spirits, demanding increasingly disturbing seasonal rituals; producers include Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Jason Blum, Michael Clear, Scott Glassgold, and Dan Cohen, with 21 Laps and Atomic Monster collaborating on the project.

via Deadline|

#amazon-mgm #drew-hancock #film

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Aphelion Heat: Why Summer Feels Hot Even as Earth Moves Away from the Sun

Despite record heat, Earth is actually farther from the Sun during aphelion in early July (~152 million km) than at perihelion in January. Seasons are driven by Earth’s 23.4° tilt, which increases the Sun’s angle and daily daylight in the Northern Hemisphere; the distance changes about 5 million km and slightly affects solar energy, but tilt dominates the seasonal cycle.

via WRAL|

#aphelion #axial-tilt #earth-sun-distance

entertainment3 months ago•21 min saved

OPLA Could Stretch Beyond Three Seasons as Netflix Bets on One Piece's Long Run

Netflix’s live‑action One Piece (OPLA) is planned for at least three seasons, but a longer run is being debated. The article notes OPLA’s high production cost and manga-length scope, with showrunners hinting at a multi‑year future depending on audience retention and economics. Season 1 covered East Blue, Season 2 ended at Drum Island, and Season 3 will complete Alabasta and may set up Jaya. An eight‑season plan could reach Jaya, Sky Island, Water 7, Enies Lobby, Thriller Bark, and Sabaody, potentially pushing into post‑time-skip arcs and a possible ninth season. The series will skip anime‑only filler and stick to the manga, while renewal beyond Season 3 will hinge on performance—S1 drew over 60M views in 40 days, and S2’s retention sits at about two‑thirds of S1. In short: three seasons are currently on the books, but a longer adaptation is plausible if popularity and cost allow.

via What's on Netflix|

#adaptation #entertainment #live-action

gaming4 months ago•5 min saved

Marathon Unveils Three-Month Seasons with Fresh Starts and Evolving Content

Marathon will run three-month seasons that reset gear, contracts, faction progress, and level, but keep cosmetics and Codex progress; each season adds free new content (zones, weapons, implants, events) and evolves Tau Ceti, with Ranked mode arriving in Season 1's second half and Season 2 introducing Nightfall and the Cradle system to give players more control over builds.

via Bungie.net|

#gaming #marathon #progression

weather5 months ago•1 min saved

Spring Signals Quietly Bloom as New England Warms, Not on a Calendar

Meteorologist Dave Epstein reminds readers that spring arrives gradually in New England, with subtle signs like warmer days, robins, and early blooms offering cues beyond calendar dates.

via The Boston Globe|

#nature #robins #seasons

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Earth's Perihelion and the Year's Largest Sun on January 3, 2026

Earth reaches perihelion, its closest point to the sun, on January 3, 2026, but this event has minimal impact on seasons, which are primarily driven by Earth's axial tilt. Perihelion slightly increases solar energy and affects Earth's orbital speed, influencing season length and climate trends over long timescales, but does not cause significant weather changes.

via National Geographic|

#earth-orbit #milankovitch-cycles #perihelion

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Earth's Closest Approach to the Sun and Its Seasonal Effects

Earth is closest to the Sun at perihelion in January, but it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere because the planet’s axial tilt causes seasonal changes, not its distance from the Sun. The tilt results in varying sunlight exposure, creating summer and winter, while the elliptical orbit’s slight distance variation has minimal impact on temperatures.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#axial-tilt #earth #orbit

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Earth's Perihelion and Its Impact on Seasons and Sun Observations

Earth's closest approach to the Sun, called perihelion, occurs during winter in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's axial tilt and elliptical orbit, which causes seasonal variations in sunlight exposure. This timing is a coincidence and varies over thousands of years due to gravitational influences and orbital changes.

via IFLScience|

#axial-tilt #earth #orbit

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Autumn Equinox 2025: What It Means and How to Celebrate

The autumnal equinox marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, with day and night approximately equal in length, and is celebrated worldwide with festivals and cultural events. It also coincides with the spring in the Southern Hemisphere and includes a potential lunar eclipse for some regions.

via AP News|

#earths-orbit #equinox #fall

music10 months ago•3 min saved

Yunchan Lim's Performance Transforms Views on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Seasons’

Yunchan Lim, a young South Korean pianist, offers a transformative and emotionally rich interpretation of Tchaikovsky's 'Seasons,' challenging traditional views and showcasing his romantic and introspective playing style, which has changed the author's perception of the piece.

via NPR|

#classical-music #music #piano-performance

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Why Is Earth So Hot When It's Farthest from the Sun?

Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun during aphelion in July, but this distance has little impact on seasonal temperatures. The primary factor influencing seasons is Earth's 23.5-degree tilt, which affects how much sunlight different regions receive, making tilt far more significant than the slight variation in distance.

via KSL News|

#aphelion #earth #earths-tilt

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Why Is It Hot on Earth During Its Farthest Point from the Sun?

Despite being at its farthest point from the sun during aphelion, Earth's seasons are primarily caused by the planet's tilt of about 23.5 degrees, which affects sunlight angles and intensity, rather than the distance from the sun.

via CNN|

#aphelion #earth #orbit

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Earth's Farthest Point from the Sun Still Brings Heat: Explained

On July 3rd, Earth reaches aphelion, its furthest point from the sun at 94.5 million miles, which is opposite to perihelion in January. Seasons are influenced by Earth's tilt, not proximity to the sun. Additionally, Mars is visible in the evening sky for a few more days before it moves behind the sun, with optimal viewing tonight.

via WKBN.com|

#aphelion #earth #mars