Voyager spacecraft appear closer to Earth due to our planet's orbit

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Voyager 1 will be one light-day from Earth on November 13, 2026, after which it will never again be within that distance. The spacecraft's apparent proximity to Earth fluctuates due to Earth's orbit around the Sun, even as Voyager continues its outward journey. Voyager 1 is currently over 164 AU from Earth and moving at a consistent velocity relative to the Sun.


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