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This will happen in spring and autumn on days known as the equinoxes - roughly March 21 and September 22

IN ADDITION:In the spring equinox on march 21 the earth tilts away from the sun. On September 23 the autumnal equinox, it tilts towards the sun. We are actually closer to the sun in the wintertime in the northern hemisphere.
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Why are seasons reversed in northern and southern hemisphere?

Because Earths axis is tilted.


Why autumn and spring seasons occur in opposite hemispheres alternately?

Because - the Earth is tilted on its axis - by about 11 degrees. This means that, when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away. This - combined with the position of the sun in its orbit around the Sun - creates our seasons.


Why does the Southern Hemisphere have different seasons?

Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, so when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun (Summer, in the North) the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun (Winter, in the South) and vice versa.


Which hemisphere is tilted toward the sun when it is winter in the northern hemisphere?

The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun when it is winter in the northern hemisphere. This is because Earth's axis is tilted, causing the opposite hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight during winter in the northern hemisphere.


Is the winter solstice tilted toward the sun?

At both the winter and summer solstices, the Earth is tilted towards the sun. What differs is which hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. In the northern hemisphere at its winter solstice, the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, while the northern hemisphere it tilted away from the sun. In the southern hemisphere at its winter solstice, the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, while the southern hemisphere it tilted towards the sun. When it is the winter solstice in one hemisphere, it is the summer solstice is in the other hemisphere. For a winter solstice, that particular hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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Why are seasons reversed in northern and southern hemisphere?

Because Earths axis is tilted.


Why autumn and spring seasons occur in opposite hemispheres alternately?

Because - the Earth is tilted on its axis - by about 11 degrees. This means that, when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away. This - combined with the position of the sun in its orbit around the Sun - creates our seasons.


Why seasons of Australia are reversed as compared to that in the northern hemisphere?

The seasons are reversed. When it is spring or summer in the northern hemisphere, it is the autumn (fall) or the winter in Australia. This is caused by the northern part of the world being tipped the opposite way (towards or away) from the sun to Australia. The seasons in Australia and other countries in the Southern Hemisphere are reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere. When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and so forth. For example, the Australian summer starts in December, while winter begins in July.


Why is it summer in northern hemisphere and winter in southern hemisphere?

It is like this because the Earths axis is tilted which effects the seasons in the hemispheres.


Why does the Southern Hemisphere have different seasons?

Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, so when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun (Summer, in the North) the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun (Winter, in the South) and vice versa.


Why are the seasons reversed in the northern and southern hemisphere?

Because Earths axis is tilted.


Why are seasons reversed?

Seasons are reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres due to the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it experiences summer, while the Southern Hemisphere, tilted away, experiences winter. Conversely, when the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it enjoys summer, and the Northern Hemisphere faces winter. This axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees is responsible for the seasonal changes throughout the year.


What are the dates for summer winter in Australia?

When the Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, the Southern hemisphere is tilted away and vice versa. It is this tilt that leads to the seasons. Since the Northern and Southern hemisphere cannot be tilted towards the sun at the same time, they can never have the same season at the same time.


Why does Australia have seasons opposite of Europe?

Australia is in the southern hemisphere, while Europe is in the northern hemisphere. When Europe is tilted towards the sun and is in summer, Australia is tilted away from the sun and is in winter.


Which pole is tilted toward the sun when it is winter in the southern hemisphere?

When it's winter in the southern hemisphere it's summer in the northern hemisphere. Therefore the North geographic pole is tilted towards the sun and the South geographic pole is tilted away from the sun.


How does the tilted axis make seasons?

As the Earth travels in its yearly orbit around the sun, in some seasons the axial tilt will cause the northern hemisphere to be tilted toward the sun while the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, and in other seasons it is the opposite. Whichever hemisphere tilts toward the sun gets more sunlight and is therefore warmer.


When does Winter Happen?

When The northern hemisphere Or Southern Hemisphere Is Tilted Away From The Sun