Quite a few comets pass through Earth's orbits every year, but the so-called devil comet earned a rather unique nickname.

The difference between perihelion, when Earth is closest to the Sun, and aphelion, when Earth is farthest from the Sun, is only about 3 percent, or roughly 3 million miles (4.8 million kilometers).

WB—is estimated to be between 240 and 525 feet across and will pass us at about twice the distance between the Earth and moon ...

"Asteroids are 'bits of a planet that didn't happen' that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt," ...

Click here to see our gallery. The Earth will be at its closest point to the sun. This is called the perihelion and occurs each year in the first week of January. On this day, Earth is 1.6 million ...

On January 4, 2025, Earth will reach perihelion—its closest point to the Sun for the year—a perfect moment to reconnect with the warmth and light that sustain us, even in the depth of winter.

Watch for one of the best meteor showers of the year, Mars at its brightest, a new "planet parade" in late January, plus a ...

An illustration of the aphelion and perihelion phenomenon. [Encyclopædia Britannica] As a result, Earth is sometimes closer, and sometimes far away from the sun, with the closest point being ...