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During which season in the northern hemisphere does the earth reach its greatest distance from the sun?

The Earth reaches its greatest distance from the Sun during the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Though it may seem counterintuitive, the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies due to the elliptical shape of Earth's orbit, with the Earth being farthest from the Sun during the summer months.


When is earth closest to the sun during its orbit?

During the summer, which is the hottest therefore it's the closest to the sun.


Is the earth closer to the sun in summer than in winter?

Well that depends on where you live and if you call July "summer" . Earth is at the far end (aphelion) of its eliptical orbit in the northern hemisphere's summer (~July 4), and at its closest (perihelion) during winter ~(January 4).It is not Earth, but your location on Earth that gets more direct rays of the sun in summer than in winter. This has to do with your latitude location on earth (e.g., 45° north) and the axial tilt of the earth. (Without axial tilt, there would hardy be summer or winter anywhere on earth: 45° north would be as warm all year long.)(The exact same thing applies to all Australians, but the exact reverse: in a Norwegian's summer, the Australian experiences 'winter'.)What if the questioner lives south of the Equator?If the questioner lives in the southern hemisphere, perihelion (earth's closest approach to the sun) happens during their summer -their warm season - (along with slightly longer solar days) and aphelion (Earth's farthest approach to the sun) happens during their winter - cold season - (along with slightly shorter solar days).


Does the earth receive slanted rays from the sun during the summer?

Yes. Only in the tropics is the sunlight ever vertical.


Describe the position of the Earth during the summer solstice Where do the sun's rays srtike the Earth at a 90 degree angle?

During the summer solstice, the Earth's North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, causing the Northern Hemisphere to experience longer daylight hours. The Sun's rays strike the Tropic of Cancer at a 90-degree angle during this time.

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Why is it hotter in the british isles in the summer?

Because the sun is closer to the earth during summer - making the overall temperature warmer !


Where on the Earth would you get almost no light at all durin the British summer?

When it is summer in Britain, and therefore in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Anywhere south of the Antarctic Circle in mid-winter is in total darkness for at least a full 24 hours.


Why is summer warmer than other seasons?

During summer, the sun is closer to Earth.


Why there is summer season?

away from the equator, summer is the warmest season, being the closest to the sun. near the equator, where it stays almost constantly the same temperature (very warm) it is known as the wet season, because it rains a lot during summer.


Why is it hot during the summer months?

During the summer months, it is hot because the Earth's tilt causes the sun's rays to hit the Earth at a more direct angle, leading to more concentrated heat. This results in higher temperatures during the summer.


During which season in the northern hemisphere does the earth reach its greatest distance from the sun?

The Earth reaches its greatest distance from the Sun during the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Though it may seem counterintuitive, the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies due to the elliptical shape of Earth's orbit, with the Earth being farthest from the Sun during the summer months.


Is the sun closest to the earth during the summer or winter solstice?

It Is closest to the earth In the winter.


What kind of light does the earth get in summer?

The Earth gets a biological bright light consequently making it hot for the Earth during summer. That is why we get more day than night in summer days, the Earth tilts on it's axis giving us seasons. It is more hotter and getting to summer when the Earth is concentrated with its axis. The light in summer is biologically bright.


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 does summer affect the temperature?

Summer typically brings warmer temperatures due to the Earth's tilt. During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, resulting in longer days and more direct sunlight that warms the Earth's surface. This leads to increased temperatures during the summer months.


When is earth closest to the sun during its orbit?

During the summer, which is the hottest therefore it's the closest to the sun.


When is the longest daylight?

That would be June 21st during the Summer solstice.be