Aphelion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural a·phe·li·a [uh-fee-lee-uh, uh-feel-yuh, ap-hee-lee-uh]. /əˈfi li ə, əˈfil yə, æpˈhi li ə/.
  1. the point in the orbit of a planet or a comet at which it is farthest from the sun.
noun plural -lia (-lɪə)
  1. the point in its orbit when a planet or comet is at its greatest distance from the sun
    Aphelion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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