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The aphelion (farthest distance) from the Earth to the Sun is 152,098,232 km, and this occurs around July 3 each year. This is during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The perihelion (closest distance) is 147,098,290 km, and this comes around January 4. This is during winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. The variation in distance is only about 3%, and other factors mitigate the increased solar energy received.
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Does the seasonal cycle occurs because Earth is closer to the sun in the summer than in the winter?
The Earth rotates on it's axis. In the summer, the Earth is tilted towards the sun. In the winter, the Earth is titled away from the sun. On the Earth, the northern regions (above the equator) have winter, while the southern regions (below the equator) have summer. Then, the opposite becomes true. The southern regions have winter, while the norther regions have summer. The distance nearer and farther from the sun makes no difference as far as the Earth's summer and winter is concerned.
How far is the Earth from the Sun in June?
Earth's distance from the Sun in June is approximately between 94,040,000 miles (151,340,000 km) and 94,500,000 miles (152,080,000 km) from the sun, getting farther away as the month progresses. By June 31st, Earth is almost as far from the Sun as it ever gets; the farthest position is called aphelion and occurs in early July.
Why regions close to the north pole are almost continuously dark in the winter and almost continuously light in the summer?
This has to do with the tilt of the Earth's axis and where the Earth is at a particular date. Let me explain. The Earth has a constant tilt of 23.5° as it revolves the sun and as it rotates. All year around, the Earth rotates and as it does the arctic and equator have very different paths. Because the arctic is close to the poles it has the same amount of light in the sky all day. The equator, on the other hand, has day when confronted to the sun and night when spun around without the sun. During the summer, the northern hemisphere and north pole are tilted toward the sun. As I explained before, the arctic does not move much, so the arctic has constant daylight. During the winter, the northern hemisphere and north pole are tilted away from the sun, and you get constant darkness. The exact opposite occurs in the southern hemisphere and south pole. This can be simulated with everyday objects. Use a round fruit or object as the Earth. Mark the north and south pole, or stick a toothpick or rod through the Earth. Use another object as the sun. In this case we will keep the Earth still and move the sun around the Earth as it is seen on Earth's surface. Tilt the Earth slightly about 23 degrees. Now, slowly revolve the sun around the Earth. When the north pole is closest to the sun stop and, now, rotate the Earth about its axis. Imagine light coming from the sun. The north pole is always lit. If you move the Sun to the other side and rotate the Earth about its axis the north pole is always dark.
Does the distance from the sun cause earth's seasons?
The distance from the Earth to the Sun is not a major component of the causes of the seasons.A more important factor is the inclination of the axis.See the answer to "What causes the Earth's seasons?"The Earth is far enough from the Sun that a minor change in it's distance would not cause a significant change in the tempature.
How does the angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth affect the temperature at the Earth's surface?
If the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface at a direct spot, which is usually around the equator, that area would be the warmest. Any area that is far away from the sun's rays is usually cold.
What are the differences between a winter and summer solstice?
For the northern hemisphere: During the summer solstice, the Sun is as far north as she can get. During the winter solstice, the Sun is as far south as she can get. For the souther hemisphere it is the other way round.
Why is hotter in summer than in winter in some countries?
More of the Sun's rays directly hit a particular region on Earth during the summer than during the winter.
How do you get the different seasons?
Because the earth's revolution , when it goes near sun its summer and when it is far away from the sun it is winter
How far does the earth tilt when going from summer to winter?
The earth is tilted 23.4°, so from summer to winter, when the tilt is away from the sun, the difference is 46.8°.
How far is the Earth from the Sun during the summer in miles?
It is Summer in the Northern hemisphere in July-September and in the Southern hemisphere in January-March. In the first period, the earth is at its aphelion - around 94.5 million miles, whereas during the second period it is at its perihelion - approx 91.4 million miles. Take your pick as to what summer is!
Why is it winter in the northern hemisphere when the earth is closest to the sun?
The distance to the sun varies by only a small amount throughout the year and does very little to influence temperature on Earth. Far more important is the tilt of the earth, which causes the sun's radiation to be much stronger during the summer and weaker in the winter.
When the earth is closest to the sun why is the northern hemisphere is in the winter?
The distance to the sun varies by only a small amount throughout the year and does very little to influence temperature on Earth. Far more important is the tilt of the earth, which causes the sun's radiation to be much stronger during the summer and weaker in the winter.
Is the earth closer to the sun in summer than in winter?
Well that depends on where you live and if you call July "summer" . Earth is at the far end (aphelion) of its eliptical orbit in the northern hemisphere's summer (~July 4), and at its closest (perihelion) during winter ~(January 4).It is not Earth, but your location on Earth that gets more direct rays of the sun in summer than in winter. This has to do with your latitude location on earth (e.g., 45° north) and the axial tilt of the earth. (Without axial tilt, there would hardy be summer or winter anywhere on earth: 45° north would be as warm all year long.)(The exact same thing applies to all Australians, but the exact reverse: in a Norwegian's summer, the Australian experiences 'winter'.)What if the questioner lives south of the Equator?If the questioner lives in the southern hemisphere, perihelion (earth's closest approach to the sun) happens during their summer -their warm season - (along with slightly longer solar days) and aphelion (Earth's farthest approach to the sun) happens during their winter - cold season - (along with slightly shorter solar days).
Does the seasonal cycle occurs because Earth is closer to the sun in the summer than in the winter?
The Earth rotates on it's axis. In the summer, the Earth is tilted towards the sun. In the winter, the Earth is titled away from the sun. On the Earth, the northern regions (above the equator) have winter, while the southern regions (below the equator) have summer. Then, the opposite becomes true. The southern regions have winter, while the norther regions have summer. The distance nearer and farther from the sun makes no difference as far as the Earth's summer and winter is concerned.
What is the suns position in the sky's during summer?
The sun's position will be on the far side of the equator for autumn and winter months. The sun will be on the close side of the equator for spring and summer
When the earth orbit where the north pole is pointed as far away from the sun as possible what season is it in the the southern hemisphere?
summer
Why does earth get very cold or very hot?
It has to do with the rotation of the earth and how far away it is from the sun during the different seasons.
