The earth's perihelion occurs in:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. January.
The Earth's perihelion, the point in its orbit where it is closest to the Sun, occurs in early January each year. During perihelion, the Earth is about 147 million kilometers (91 million miles) away from the Sun. This event typically takes place around January 3rd or 4th. Despite being closer to the Sun at this time, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, which affects the distribution of sunlight across the planet.