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How much closer is 51deg North to the sun in Summer than it is in Winter?
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∙ 13y ago
It's weird and counterintuitive, but in the Northern hemisphere, the Earth is actually nearer to the Sun in wintertime, further away in summertime. The difference isn't much, but the real controlling factor in how much sunlight gets through to warm the Earth, is the angle at which the Sun is visible in the sky.
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When the north pole is facing the sun is it summer or winter in the north?
When the North pole is closer to the Sun, it is summer, or more specifically between the Vernal and Autumnal equinoxes, in the North. That means it is Spring or Summer.
At which of these times would the north pole be titled toward the sun?
If you live in the northern hemisphere, Summer. If you live in the southern hemisphere, Winter. To be perhaps a little overly picky, at the moment that the north pole is pointing most directly toward the sun, it is the very end of northern spring, and the very beginning of norther summer. In the south, it is the end of autumn, and the beginning of winter.
How would the general circulation of air appear in summer and winter if the earth were tilted on its axis at an angle of 45 degrees instead of 23.5 degrees?
The ITCZ would shift further north in the northern summer and further south in the northern winter. Similarly the subtropical highs and polar fronts would shift further from the equator during the summer and closer to the equator in the winter in both hemispheres than is now the case.
Why does Washington state have longer daylight than southern California when they are in the same time zone?
Washington is farther from the equator than California. The closer you get to the equator, the less the amount of daylight per day deviates from 12 hours. The closer you get to the poles, the greater the difference in the amount of daylight between the summer solstice and the winter solstice. I used to live between 40° and 41° north latitude. The amount of daylight there on the summer solstice is about 15 hours, and it's about 9 hours on the winter solstice. Now I live near 30° north latitude, where we get about 14 hours of daylight on the summer solstice and about 10 hours on the winter solstice.
What is true when the nothern half of earth is tilted toward the sun?
In that case, it is basically summer in the northern hemisphere, and winter in the southern hemisphere.In that case, it is basically summer in the northern hemisphere, and winter in the southern hemisphere.In that case, it is basically summer in the northern hemisphere, and winter in the southern hemisphere.In that case, it is basically summer in the northern hemisphere, and winter in the southern hemisphere.
When the north pole is facing the sun is it summer or winter in the north?
When the North pole is closer to the Sun, it is summer, or more specifically between the Vernal and Autumnal equinoxes, in the North. That means it is Spring or Summer.
Does earth have both summer and winter at the same time?
Yes it does. When it is winter in the north it is summer in the south. When it is summer in the north it is winter in the south.
What season is it in Zimbabwe when it is summer in North America?
It is Winter in Zimbabwe when North America has its summer.
What is the weather like in South America in summer?
when it summer in north america its winter in south america and when its winter in north america its summer in south america.
When it is summer in north America which season is it in?
If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america
Why are there more or less hours of daylight or darkness during June and December in north America?
Due to the sun being further away in winter and closer in the summer
What is the north experiencing when it is tilted north?
It is experiencing Summer Because it is closer to the sun
Why is Atlanta hotter than North Carolina in summer?
Atlanta is hotter than North Carolina during the summer because it is further south and closer to the equator. The closer you are to the equator, the hotter it will be. Especially in Summer months.
What state has cold winter hot summer?
North Dakota.. -40 -50 in the winter and above 100 in the summer
When it It summer in South America which season is it in North America?
If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america
When is it summer in south America which season is it in North America?
If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america
When it is summer in North America what season is it in Australia?
When it is Fall (or Autumn) in the northern hemisphere, it is Spring in the southern hemisphere.
