Via Bad Astronomy Blog, we are informed that
Today, January 3, on or about 20:00 Universal Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time), the Earth will reach perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun. The distance from the Sun to the Earth will be roughly 147,093,600 kilometers (I have found several different distances on different sites, and this is an eyeball average).
with a statutory warning that
Remember, our distance from the Sun doesn’t affect our seasons (much).
So, Happy Perihelion ! 
Don’t miss the The Top Ten Astronomy Images of 2006.
Now, last but not the least, via the same blog, I came across a treasure-trove for those who are interested in astronomy – What’s Up 2007 – 365 Days of Skywatching , a superb online book !
If somebody knows the present Astro-club co-ordinators, do pass on.
