Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?


Earth is at its farthest point from the sun on July 3. So why are temperatures so high across the U.S.?

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Space.com

Read more on:

Photo of Earth

Earth

Photo of Today

Today

Photo of Sun

Sun

Related news:

News photo

Earth Became a Hothouse 250 Million Years Ago, And We Finally Know Why

News photo

See Mercury at greatest elongation, its farthest from the sun in the evening sky this week

News photo

Tianwen-2 Looks Back at the Earth