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Max and min orbital speed
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John Cook
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Feb. 28, 2025, 2:06 p.m.
Math
Orbital mechanics
Orbital mechanics
planetary speed
astronomy
Summary
This blog post discusses how the speed of a planet varies during its orbit, being fastest at perihelion (closest to the sun) and slowest at aphelion (farthest from the sun).
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