Because Earth is at aphelion in July, it is moving at its slowest orbital speed. This means the Northern Hemisphere summer (and the Southern Hemisphere winter) actually lasts a few days longer than the seasons that occur during the January perihelion. We get a little extra "summer" because we are taking the long, slow way around the sun.
He drew a quick diagram of a flashlight shining straight down on a table versus one shining at an angle. "The second reason is thermal lag. The oceans and land take months to heat up and cool down. We get the most sun in June, but the heat builds up and peaks now, in July and August." what month are we farthest from the sun
Leo slumped back in his chair, looking at the blazing sun outside with new respect. "So we are literally farther away right now than at almost any other time of the year?" Because Earth is at aphelion in July, it
He walked over to the window and pointed toward the sky. "Right now, as we speak, the Earth is at a point in its orbit called aphelion ." He drew a quick diagram of a flashlight
: This orbital position does not dictate the seasons, which are caused by Earth's axial tilt.