Happy Perihelion Day!

Each year in January, the Earth makes it's closest approach to the Sun. But that seems odd because it happens in the coldest and dreariest month of the year!So this episode will give an explanation of this unusual aspect of Earth's orbit. Towards the end, I also give an interesting bonus fact about the Sun's special place in the sky in the month of January.If you have any questions you'd like me to feature, connect with me on Instagram and Twitter @astrostephenson or on my website: www.astrostephenson.ca

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Science Teacher Tim Stephenson, 2018 recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, brings you discussions and interviews on all kinds of scientific concepts. It is ideal listening for anyone interested in learning more, both students and teachers. Learning new things then sharing those with our students is what teachers do. Fresh new content, putting world issues in context, will keep your students excited to come back for more. And since Tim is an Astronomy Teacher, there will be a lot of space talk!