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anomalistic year (n)
time of the earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion again; 365 days and 6 hr and 13 min and 53.1 sec
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time of the earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion again; 365 days and 6 hr and 13 min and 53.1 sec
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The anomalistic year, representing the time for Earth to return to its closest point to the Sun, is slightly longer than the tropical year.
Astronomers use the anomalistic year to study variations in Earth's orbital eccentricity, affecting the distance between the planet and the Sun.
The anomalistic year is crucial in understanding long-term changes in the Earth's axial tilt, known as axial precession.
Anomalistic years play a role in adjusting calendars to account for subtle shifts in the timing of equinoxes and solstices.
