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What would a elliptical orbit do to summer and winter temperatures?
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∙ 13y ago
An elliptical orbit would increase the temperature variation of the planet in general.
it wouldn't do anything to either season specifically. Remember, when it's summer in the northern hemisphere, it's winter in the southern.
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Why do you experience different seasons as the earth orbits the sun?
Because Earth's orbit is elliptical, not circular. So, when Earth is farthest away from the sun, it is winter, and when its closest to the sun, it is summer.
Which two planets has the most elliptical orbit?
The planet with the most elliptical orbit is Mercury. Second is Mars.
Why does the elevation of the sun change from winter to summer?
The earth is tilted 23 degrees in the orbit plane. This results of lower elevation in the winter and greater elevation in the summer.
What planet moved in an elliptical orbit?
All planets have elliptical orbits.
What is the shape of a plants orbit?
elliptical
Why does the height of the sun at midday change throughout the year?
Because our elliptical orbit is closest to the sun in summer than in winter, when it is winter we are above the sun and when it's summer and we are below the sun
Is Earth's orbit's circular or elliptical?
It is slightly elliptical. It is farthest from the sun in winter and in summer and closest in spring and autumn. The seasons are determined as a result of the tilt of the Earth's axis and not the relative distance from the sun.
Why is the Earth is closest to the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere's in winter?
Because the Earth travels round the Sun in an elliptical orbit and at present the closest approach the Sun during that elliptical orbit occurs during the Northern winter. However precession of the axis of the Earth's rotation means that in about 12 thousand years time, the closest approach will be during the Northern Summer.
Why do you experience different seasons as the earth orbits the sun?
Because Earth's orbit is elliptical, not circular. So, when Earth is farthest away from the sun, it is winter, and when its closest to the sun, it is summer.
Why is fall and winter shorter than spring and summer?
This is true in the northern hemisphere, not in the southern. The earth is moving more quickly in its elliptical orbit between September and March. The difference is real but negligible.
Is a asteroid's orbit elliptical?
Yes. They orbit the Sun and as per Kepler's first law they follow an elliptical path. Do note that a circular orbit is a special type of elliptical orbit.
How might seasons on earth be affected if earths orbit were more elliptical?
The seasons are not caused by Earth's elliptical orbit but by the angled axis that the Earth rotates about. That being said, if Earth;s orbit were more elliptical by a significant amount, it would be logical to deduce that daytime temperatures (at least) would increase when the Earth is cloest to the Sun. -J The lengths of the seasons would be affected, since the earth (or any other body) travels faster as it gets closer to the sun. Currently, the earth is closest to the sun in early January and farthest in early July, which is why the northern hemisphere winter is about 89 days while the northern hemisphere summer is about 93½ days. -HW
Why is Earth closer to the Sun in winter?
The Earth's orbit is elliptical and its nearest approach to the Sun happens about two weeks after the December solstice. This is winter for the northern hemisphere.
What has elliptical orbits?
As an elliptical orbit is any orbit that isn't perfectly circular, everything has an elliptical orbit. The planets Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits of the planets, and are easily seen to be oval shaped. Comets also have highly elliptical orbits.
How does the orbit of planets relate to seasons?
There is a common misconception about what causes the seasons. Many will say that it is due to the elliptical orbit of the planets, and we are further away from the sun in winter, and closer in the summer. THIS IS NOT THE CASE!!! Consider the fact that when it is summer in the northern hemisphere(The Upper Half of the Earth above the Earth), it is winter in the southern hemisphere. The actual reason that we have seasons is that the Earth is tilted on its axis. So instead of spinning upright in relation to the sun (like this |), it spins on a tilt (like this \). Thus, one half of the planet is slightly closer to the sun, and it is slightly warmer. Earth's orbit is elliptical, but it is very close to a perfect circle. However, most drawings of the solar system exaggerate the elliptical orbits, thus leading to the common misconception.
Which planets move in an elliptical orbit?
All the planets move with an elliptical orbit, but with a very low eccentricity.
Which planet has most elliptical orbit?
Mars has the most elliptical orbit. The earth's is almost a perfect circle
