perihelia

[US]/ˌpɛrɪˈhiːlɪə/
[UK]/ˌpɛrɪˈhiːliə/

Translation

n.plural of perihelion, the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is closest to the sun

Phrases & Collocations

closest perihelia

perihelia distance

perihelia orbit

perihelia cycle

perihelia position

perihelia effect

perihelia time

perihelia variation

perihelia observation

perihelia phenomenon

Example Sentences

the perihelia of planets vary over time.

scientists study the perihelia of comets to predict their paths.

during perihelia, the sun appears larger in the sky.

the perihelia of asteroids can influence their orbits.

understanding perihelia helps astronomers in their research.

perihelia are critical points in the study of celestial mechanics.

the perihelia of different celestial bodies can be calculated.

observations of perihelia can reveal new information about orbits.

perihelia can affect the temperature of a planet.

many factors influence the timing of perihelia in a planet's orbit.

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