Sun is closest to Earth on January 3
According to Kepler's laws, on January 3, Earth is at perigee, the closest distance to the Sun—approximately 147 million km. On this day, the diameter of the visible Sun in professional photographs will appear slightly larger than in July, when Earth is at aphelion, the farthest point in its orbit.
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Perigee occurs annually on January 3; at this time, Earth's orbital period is close to its minimum.
Summary:
On January 3, Earth is at its closest distance to the Sun, making the Sun appear larger in photos than in July.
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