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If one end of the earth's axis is leaning away from the sun, then the other end
must be leaning toward it.
Whichever half of the earth happens to be leaning away has Winter, while the half
that's leaning toward the sun at the same time has Summer at the same time.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoOff the top of my head no the earth just tilts, remember if it is winter in one spot it is summer in another....
...But the earth has an elliptical orbit so it does have its closer and farther away moments from the sun
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∙ 14y agoNo! The Earth is closest to the Sun around January 4.
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∙ 13y agono the earth is tilled so in winter the for north hemisphere is summer in the south hemisphere
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∙ 10y agoAdd your answer:
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Why is it more difficult to get a suntan during the winter months?
It is more difficult to get a suntan during the winter months because the rays of the sun are not hitting the part of the earth where you are trying to get a sun tan less directly and they are weaker. This is because the earth is tilted at a 23.5% tilt. The equator is warmest because most of the rays of the sun hit there most of the time. When it is winter the side of the earth is tilted away from the sun, and the rays of the sun have to travel further to get there.
Is the sun closest to the earth during the summer or winter solstice?
It Is closest to the earth In the winter.
Why does the angular diameter of the sun as seen from earth appear to be greater during our winter than summer?
earth is closer to the Sun during our winter
What is the relationship between the Earth and sun that causes the seasons to occur?
The seasons we experience on Earth, where we see more daylight in the summer and less in the winter, come about due to the tilt in the earths axis. This tilt of 23.5° to the horizontal means that during its progression around the sun in one year, the northern hemisphere will `lean` towards the sun more at one part of the cycle, giving rise to summer months for the northern hemisphere and winter months for the southern hemisphere. Six months later, with the earth on the other side of the sun, the tilt causes the northern hemisphere to be less exposed to the sun, tilting away from it. This gives winter for the northern hemisphere (less daylight hours and lower sun during the day) and summer for the summer hemisphere.
How many seasons do we have on earth?
Four, Winter, Spring, Fall (Autumn), and Summer.
Why does the sun look bigger in winter?
The way the earth is positioned on it's axes during the winter months positiones the sun closer to the earth.
Why is it more difficult to get a suntan during the winter months?
It is more difficult to get a suntan during the winter months because the rays of the sun are not hitting the part of the earth where you are trying to get a sun tan less directly and they are weaker. This is because the earth is tilted at a 23.5% tilt. The equator is warmest because most of the rays of the sun hit there most of the time. When it is winter the side of the earth is tilted away from the sun, and the rays of the sun have to travel further to get there.
If it takes 18 months to travel from earth to mars how long would it take to travel from earth to Jupiter?
24 months
When can Orion be seen on Earth?
During the Winter months, in the northern hemisphere. For most of the year , in many places, in the southern hemisphere.
Is there more daylight time during the summer or winter months?
There is always more daylight during the summer months, which is what makes them summer months. Note, of course, that when it is summer in one hemisphere, it is winter in the other. Total daylight on earth overall varies little from day to day or season to season.
Why is the sun lower in the sky during the winter?
The sun never moves although it might seem to hang low it's just the position of the earth.
Is the sun closest to the earth during the summer or winter solstice?
It Is closest to the earth In the winter.
Why in the tundra is it dark for 24 hours in December?
Because the tilt of the earth prevents sunlight reaching the far north during the winter months.
Why are some constellations visible during winter months and not during the summer?
Because the constellations that are visible during winter are on the other side of the sun during the summer. During the year the earth spins around the sun like a big satellite. So while the earth is constantly moving, the distance that the stars are away from us cause them to look stationary from our point of view some constellations can only be seen a few months out of the year.
Why does the moon seem to travel North in the winter?
Since the moon orbits the earth, it would follow the earth away from the sun in Winter.
Why does the angular diameter of the sun as seen from earth appear to be greater during our winter than summer?
earth is closer to the Sun during our winter
How many months does it take for the earth to travel halfway round the sun?
6 months
