01 Jul 2026 (4 hours ago): Mercury at aphelion
01-07-2026 11:53 via in-the-sky.org

01 Jul 2026 (4 hours ago): Mercury at aphelion

Mercury passes the furthest point along its orbit from the Sun.
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