The position of a planet when it is nearest to the Sun, is called ________

A. Perihelion

B. Apihelion

C. Apigee

D. Perigee

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The closest point to the Sun in a planet's orbit is called perihelion. When Earth is at perihelion, it is about 147 million km (91 million miles) from the Sun.