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There is 1 meaning of the word
Aphelion.
How to pronounce aphelion:
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Aphelion - as a noun
Apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
perihelionExample Sentences
"The distance from the Earth to the Sun is greatest at aphelion."
"During aphelion, the Earth is about 152 million kilometers away from the Sun."
"The Earth reaches aphelion in early July each year."
"The term aphelion comes from the Greek words apo meaning 'away' and hēlios meaning 'sun'."
"Mars reaches its aphelion every 1.88 Earth years."
Word Game Points
Is APHELION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aphelion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APHELION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is APHELION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aphelion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPHELION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is APHELION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aphelion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPHELION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
