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The earth is on an angle of 23.5 degrees. So one end of the planet is closer to the sun then the other. During the northern hemisphere's summer its is closest to the sun and the southern hemisphere is furthest from the sun.

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Why it is summer in the northern hemisphere at the same time winter in the southern hemisphere?

winter


How many solstices happen in one year?

two The June solstice is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The December solstice is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.


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.


Where is the southern hemisphere in relation to the sun when it is summer in the northern hemisphere?

In summer, the N. Hemisphere is oriented toward the Sun, while the S. Hemisphere is oriented away. In the winter, the opposite is true. The Earth is actually closer to the Sun in the N. Hemisphere Winter than in the Summer.


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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If it is summer in the northern hemisphere what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

WINter it is the oppsite of the south when its summer there its winter here and when its fall here itsspring there


Is it summer everywhere around the world right now?

In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.In the southern hemisphere the summer months of the northern hemisphere are winter months and the winter months of the northern hemisphere are summer months. So the answer is no.


Which season with the southern hemisphere be expecting when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the southern hemisphere will be experiencing winter.


When it is summer in the southern hemisphere what season is it the northern hemishere?

When it is summer in the southern hemisphere, it is winter in the northern hemisphere.


When it is winter in the northern hemisphere it is summer in the....?

Yes, the Southern Hemisphere is in winter while the northern is in summer


Why do people in Australia snow ski during the northern hemisphere's summer months?

Because it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.


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.


Do you agree that if it is summer in the northern hemisphere it is also summer in the southern hemisphere?

No, it is not necessarily summer in both hemispheres at the same time. Seasons are opposite in the northern and southern hemispheres, so if it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the southern hemisphere.


When its summer in the northern hemisphere what is it in the southern hemisphere?

Winter


When it is summer in the southern hemisphere it is in the northern hemisphere.?

It is winter.


When it is summer in the northern hemisphere in the southern hemisphere it is?

It is winter.


Is the season in the hemisphere hot or cold?

it depends on the hemisphere and what season. example: Northern hemisphere-(summer in the Southern) winter cold, Southern hemisphere-(winter in the Northern) summer hot