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aphelion

/æpˈhiːlɪən/

Meanings
noun
The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

Examples :

"Earth reaches its aphelion, the point farthest from the sun, in early July. "
astronomy space physics

Related Words

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comet noun

/ˈkɒmət/

A celestial body consisting mainly of ice, dust and gas in a (usually very eccentric) orbit around the Sun and having a "tail" of matter blown back from it by the solar wind as it approaches the Sun.

"The astronomer pointed out the bright comet in the night sky. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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where noun

/wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹ/

The place in which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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earth proper noun

/ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/

The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

"My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "

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point noun

/pɔɪnt/

A discrete division of something.

"The presentation had five key points. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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reaches noun

/ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/

The act of stretching or extending; extension.

"The athlete's hamstring injury limited the reaches he could make during the game. "

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july proper noun

/dʒuˈlaɪ/

The seventh month of the year, between June and August.

"July is a hot month in many parts of the world."

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planet noun

/ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/

Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

"The ancient Greeks studied the planets, including Mercury and Mars, to understand the night sky. "

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orbit noun

/ˈɔː(ɹ)bɪt/

A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.

"The Earth's orbit around the sun takes a year. "

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early noun

/ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

"The early shift at the bakery starts at 4:00 am. "

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elliptical noun

/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/

An elliptical galaxy.

"The astronomer pointed out the elliptical galaxy in the night sky. "