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perihelion
Astronomical term for the point in a celestial body's orbit where it is closest to the sun. The opposite is 遠日点 (aphelion).
See also: 遠日点
The Earth passes through perihelion in January.
The distance from the sun differs greatly between perihelion and aphelion.