Two weeks after which event is the Earth at aphelion in its orbit around the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. summer solstice.
Two weeks after the summer solstice, the Earth reaches aphelion in its orbit around the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere. The summer solstice occurs around June 21st, marking the longest day of the year. Earth reaches aphelion around July 4th, when it is farthest from the Sun. Despite this distance, it remains summer in the Northern Hemisphere due to the tilt of Earth’s axis, which allows more direct sunlight to reach this part of the planet during that time.