The epoch ф=J2005.5 is the date 2005 July 2.375 (JD 2453553.875) it corresponds to the Besselian epoch B2005.50139 h m Beginning of the spring March 20, 12 33.4 UT >> summer June 21, 6 46.1 UT >> autumn September 22, 22 23.1 UT >> winter December 21, 18 34.9 UT h The Earth at perihelion January 2, 0.6 UT The Earth at aphelion July 5, 5.0 UT