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Even though winter is three months, the same as the other seasons, it does seem like it is longer than the other seasons. That's probably because people stay inside more due to the cold weather, travel is sometimes more difficult because of snow and things like that.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the winter the sun is 'in' the other hemisphere - i.e. it is on the other side of the equator, where it is their summer. This means that the sun is visible for less time than when it is in the same hemisphere as the viewer.
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Why does it feel like the night never ends during the winter?
During summer, the days are long and the nights are short. During winter, the days are short and the nights are long.
What night I longer winter or summer?
The summer nights are shorter while the winter nights are longer.
Is the days shorter and nights get longer?
In the northern hemisphere, USA and UK included, during Spring the days become longer and the nights become shorter. Conversely, in the southern hemisphere, Australia, and South Africa included , during the same period the days become shorter and the nights become longer. Depending on which side of the Equator you are on , the seasons and daylight hours are reversed. During Autumn (Fall)(northern hemisphere), the whole process is reversed in both hemispheres.
Why does taiga have long days in summer and long nights in winter?
I have that same question...but i believe from what I've read, it's most likely because of the earth's tilt. :)
What is an exuinox?
The equinoxes are the days when the days and nights are equal. I.e. day=12 hours long, night=12 hours long. The vernal equinox is in spring and the autumnal equinox is obviously in autumn. They are sometimes said to be the start of summer and winter respectively.
Why does it feel like the night never ends during the winter?
During summer, the days are long and the nights are short. During winter, the days are short and the nights are long.
Are winter nights darker than summer nights?
Yes, winter nights are generally darker than summer nights. This is because the Earth's tilt causes longer nights in winter, resulting in more darkness compared to summer nights when the days are longer and nights shorter.
Nights are always 12 hours long at the?
No, it depends during what the time of the year it is because in winter, for example the sun will set earlier than it would during summer.
What is the best type of wood for wagon building?
Oak, it doesn't rot during long, cold winter nights. from, wood expert Bob
How long are the nights in coral reefs?
The are actually the same lenght as the whole earth's winter nights if that makes sence
Why place below the antarctic circle experience long nights and short days during winters in the southern hemisphere?
The phenomenon you describe is caused by the tilt of the earth away from the sun during the Austral Winter.
What time of the day did the slaves travel on the underground railroad?
On Saturday nights during summer or winter.
Is the sun is higher in sky in smer than on winter?
In the UK, and northern hemisphere, the sun is lower in the sky during winter. This means that when travelling across the sky, from sunrise to sunset, the day is much shorter. So the days are short and the nights are long in winter.
What European country is known for its long summer days and long winter nights depending on the season?
The northernmost countries of Europe: Norway, Sweden Finland and Iceland. The further north you go the longer the days are in summer, and the longer the nights are in winter.
Which motion causes some constellations to be visible in New York State only during winter nights and other constellations to be visible only during summer nights?
Earth rotates on its axis.
How are the days and nights in winter in the North and South?
I think that it in the North and South, that the days and nights in Winter are cold and long. Because I think this, is because the North and South are far away from the equator. Hope that helped. :)
What night I longer winter or summer?
The summer nights are shorter while the winter nights are longer.
