July 4, 2011
On this day, at 2 hours U.T., the Earth is farthest from the Sun in its annual orbit. Yes, when the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer, we are five million kilometers farther away from the Sun than in early January. You see, the tilt of Earth's rotation axis is the reason for seasons.
Happy Birthday America!
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