Which of the following does not accurately describe Earth's distance from the Sun?

A) The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles).
B) It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
C) Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion).
D) The Earth's orbit around the sun is presently circular and, therefore the Earth is always equidistant from the sun throughout the year.


D

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