aphelion
/æpˈhiːliən/noun
उच्चारण ऐप्हीलिअन
अपसौर, सूर्योच्च
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noun
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[C] technical
the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is furthest from the sun
अपसौर, सूर्योच्च
- The earth reaches aphelion in early July.
- At aphelion the planet moves most slowly.
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General knowledge
The earth is at aphelion around 4 July and at perihelion around 3 January.
GK: पृथ्वी लगभग 4 जुलाई को aphelion पर और लगभग 3 जनवरी को perihelion पर होती है।