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If Earth Is Farthest From The Sun This Week, Why Is It So Hot?


Earth’s aphelion on July 6 puts it farthest from the sun in 2026, but summer heat comes from Earth’s tilt, long days and direct sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere.

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