Question

What shape is the Earth's orbit around the sun

Answer 1

The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse, which is a slightly elongated circle. This elliptical shape means that the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies over the course of a year. The point at which the Earth is closest to the Sun is called perihelion, and the point at which it is farthest is called aphelion. The eccentricity of Earth's orbit is low, meaning it is only slightly oval-shaped, which is why it appears nearly circular.