When does Earth's perihelion, the point of orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occur?

A) during the Northern Hemisphere's winter
B) during the Northern Hemisphere's autumn
C) during the Northern Hemisphere's summer
D) during the Northern Hemisphere's spring
E) due to Earth's circular orbit, year-round


A

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