Phil Plait

If today feels like we're farther from the sunlight than ever, you're not that wrong.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/earths-aphelion-isnt-the-reason-for-the-seasons/

Earth's Aphelion Isn't the Reason for the Seasons

Our planet’s not-quite-circular orbit means that on July 6 we’ll be about 2.5 million kilometers farther from the sun than average—but we won’t feel any colder

Scientific American
Jun 30, 2023 at 5:27pmWeb
Show threadllewellyJun 30, 2023
@badastro
when the apes are furthest from the Sun it's called aphelion.
Show threadJoé McKenJul 1, 2023
@llewelly @badastro Did you mean … apehelion? :P
Show threadNearSysJul 1, 2023
@badastro It is such a big misunderstanding. We investigated this confusion in science teaching classes.
Show threadClayton SlaughterJul 1, 2023
@badastro didn’t know you had migrated. Good to see you here.
Show threadPhil PlaitJul 10, 2023
@schmubba Well, I won't be in VA for a month yet, but I'm working on it!