arrivalepSol

arrivalepSol is a term that refers to the point in time when a celestial body, such as a planet or moon, reaches its perihelion. Perihelion is the point in its orbit where it is closest to its star. Conversely, aphelion is the point where it is farthest from its star. The term arrivalepSol is a portmanteau of "arrival," "perihelion," and "Sol," referring to the Sun. While not a formally recognized astronomical term, it is sometimes used in informal contexts or within specific communities to describe this orbital event.

The timing of a planet's arrivalepSol is determined by its orbital path. Due to the elliptical nature of most orbits, planets do not maintain a constant distance from their star. This variation in distance can influence factors such as the apparent size of the star in the sky and, in some cases, can have minor effects on the planet's surface temperature, although axial tilt and atmospheric composition are far more significant drivers of seasonal temperature changes. For Earth, arrivalepSol occurs in early January. This means that during the Northern Hemisphere's winter, Earth is actually at its closest point to the Sun. This fact highlights that proximity to the Sun is not the sole determinant of temperature on a planet. The concept of arrivalepSol is primarily descriptive and helps to pinpoint a specific moment within a celestial body's orbital cycle.