Aphelion occurs in early _____________.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) July.

Explanation:
• Aphelion is the point in the Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.
• It occurs in early July, approximately around the 4th of July each year.
• During this time, Earth is at its maximum distance from the Sun, approximately 152 million kilometers away.

Information Booster:
• The opposite of aphelion is perihelion, which occurs when Earth is closest to the Sun, around early January.
• The Earth’s orbit is elliptical, not perfectly circular, which causes variations in distance from the Sun during the year.
• Aphelion and perihelion do not significantly affect the Earth’s seasons, which are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not its distance from the Sun.

Key Points:

• Aphelion: Earth is farthest from the Sun, occurs on  4 July, distance from Sun: 152 million km.
• Perihelion: Earth is closest to the Sun, occurs on 3 January, distance from Sun: 147 million km.
• Seasonal Impact: Earth's axial tilt causes seasonal variations, not the distance from the Sun.