Earth will be closest to the Sun today: PSI

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4 years ago

January 4, 2022

India

Earth will be closest to the Sun today: PSI

The Planetary Society of India (PSI) said on Monday that the Earth will reach its closest point to the sun on Tuesday.
PSI Director N Sri Raghunandan Kumar said in a press release that the earth revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit. Therefore, at a certain point in time, the earth will be closest to the sun.
Therefore, he said that at 12:09 on Tuesday noon, the earth will reach the closest point to the sun in an annual elliptical orbit of 0.9833 AU, which is 14,70,99,586 kilometers from the sun.
In astronomy, this phenomenon is called “perihelion.” At 12:41 pm on July 4 this year, the earth will be located at the aphelion point 1.0167 AU (15,20,96,155 kilometers) from the sun, which is the point furthest from the sun.
In other words, due to perihelion, the earth will be 49,96,569 kilometers closer to the sun in its orbit than on July 4.
Mr. Kumar said that it is generally believed that the distance from the earth to the sun determines the season or temperature on the earth. However, it is not.
When the earth revolves around the sun, the axial tilt of its axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) regulates the seasons on the planet earth, with one hemisphere facing away from or facing the sun.
At the beginning of the year, in most countries in the northern hemisphere, January is winter, and the earth is closest to the sun in early 2022.
And now is the summer in the southern hemisphere countries. Also in July, when the earth is at the farthest position from the sun, compared to January, the weather in India and nearby areas is mostly very hot.
This clearly shows that the distance from the earth to the sun does not determine the seasons, but the inclination of its journey around the sun each year.
Mr. Kumar said that, just like every year, in 2021, the celestial event from the Earth’s perihelion (nearest point) to the Sun will occur on January 2, 2021. The celestial event from the aphelion (furthest point) from the earth to the sun occurred on July 6, 2021. So in this year, 2021, compared with July 6, the earth will be close to 50,07,355 kilometers from the sun on January 2, 2021.
He said that it takes 365.25 days for the earth to revolve around the sun. This is a fact. In contrast, Mercury needs about 87.96 Earth days, while Venus needs 224.7 Earth days to complete a revolution around the sun.
This means that people on Mercury celebrate the New Year every 88 days, while people on Venus celebrate every 225 days.
Just like the Earth or even Mercury, Venus is also closer (perihelion) and farther (aphelion) at some point in its revolution. Therefore, on January 16, 2022, Mercury will be located at perihelion (nearest point) to the sun. On January 23, 2022, Venus will be located at the perihelion (nearest point) to the sun.
On that day, although people will not be able to notice or observe any major events related to these three astronomical events in January. It has greater educational value and scientific awareness.
It is important that people understand that the temperature or seasons on the earth do not depend on the distance from the earth to the sun, but the axial tilt during travel around the sun.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2026

Digital Post

Amitabh Bachchan: Shocking Fan Incident Outside Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

The weekly Sunday rite outside the renowned gates of Jalsa is nothing short of profoundly holy. For decades, thousands of deeply moved admirers have gathered like clockwork, hoping for a single glimpse of the iconic megastar.

Yesterday evening, that fierce commitment took a scary and sad turn. A middle-aged guy, who had been standing patiently in the scorching midday sun for more than four hours, collapsed unexpectedly.

He collapsed totally into profound sleep, landing directly on the harsh, unforgiving asphalt road. The happy, chanting crowd fell silent in an instant as reality hit in.

A Heartbreaking Moment of Desperation

According to eyewitnesses, this enthusiast travelled across various states for a two-minute glimpse of his idol. His quivering hands clutched a framed vintage photograph of the superstar.

As the searing midday heat reached its zenith, acute dehydration and utter physical fatigue overtook his body. His feeble knees bowed under the crushing weight of his never-ending, frantic wait.

He fell face first to the ground before anyone could react or grab him. The enormous crowd’s collective, frightened gasp boomed over Juhu’s normally peaceful suburban streets.

Sudden Chaos Outside Jalsa’s Gates

Within seconds, total fear spread among the observers. Fellow supporters quickly dropped their homemade banners and posters, coming to the fallen man’s rescue. Someone desperately sprayed cold water upon his pale, sweating face.

The large security crew stationed outside Amitabh Bachchan’s home acted quickly. They were able to remove the rising, panicked crowd, allowing the choking sufferer to breathe easier.

An emergency ambulance was dispatched immediately, while local volunteers attempted to revive him. In a few startling moments, the atmosphere went from exhilarating exhilaration to total horror.

The Relentless Sunday Evening Madness

Every Sunday evening, the veteran actor gracefully goes onto a high podium at his grand gates. It is a renowned custom that has completely defined Bollywood fan culture over generations.

Passionate admirers will miss meals, risk heavy monsoons, and suffer harsh summer heat waves only to see him wave. It is a profound, emotional bond that defies all reasonable logic.

For this heartbreakingly loyal admirer, the powerful emotional rush combined with severe physical tiredness proved to be a highly perilous, almost lethal combination on the boiling, sweltering concrete.

Security Personnel Scramble to Prevent Tragedy

Local police officers responded promptly to the chaotic scene, attempting to manage the emotionally charged throng. Medical staff administered quick, vital first aid on the scene, examining his critically weak and decreasing pulse.

The comatose man was gingerly put onto a canvas stretcher, still clutching his prized, sweat-soaked image of the actor. He was sent to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

On-duty medics eventually confirmed that he had severe heatstroke and acute, life-threatening dehydration. Fortunately, his medical condition improved after he received repeated IV infusions and intensive, appropriate care.

A Stark Warning for Star-Worshippers

This terrible, tragic episode has generated a heated, much-needed debate about the extreme limits of celebrity worship in India. Blind passion should never result in the death of an innocent person.

Jalsa is an undisputed historical monument to love, but yesterday it served as a grim, sobering lesson. Extreme physical endurance for a brief moment can easily result in a catastrophic medical tragedy.

As thousands of passionate individuals continue to flow to Mumbai every day, the fine line between beautiful appreciation and life-threatening devotion becomes increasingly, dangerously blurred for these fragile worshippers.

Terrifying Boundaries of Human Obsession

The burning passion that motivates these ordinary folks to risk their own health is both wonderful and scary. It emphasises the megastar’s immense, godlike influence over millions of hearts.

While the legendary actor continues to express love to his devoted fans, this dangerous occurrence demonstrates that safety should always come first. No fan should have to bleed or faint on the street in order to catch a passing shadow.

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