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Why does Mars have seasons similar to those on earth?

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Because its axle tilt is at 25 degrees just a fraction off from Earth's at 23.5 degrees. As it goes around the sun the southern and northern hemisphere's trade off summer from winter. But in Mar's case its orbit is slightly more elliptical than Earth's making this dynamic slightly more complex. In short some summers in each hemisphere are slightly warmer or colder than others because of this as is true also with winters.

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