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Is it colder in the winter in the Northern Hemisphere because Earth is farther from the sun then?
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∙ 11y ago
Actually, the earth passes its perihelion, the point in its orbit at which it is closest to the sun, in early January. Although the total amount of the sun's energy that is reaching the earth decreases as the earth's distance from the sun increases, that difference is insignificant compared to the effect of the angle at which the sun's rays are contacting the various parts of the earth.
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∙ 8y ago
I don't know that northern Winter is any colder than southern Winter. But the fact is that
the Earth is nearest to the sun during the first few days of January ... exactly when it's coldest
in the northern hemisphere, and farthest from the sun during the first few days of July, one of
the hottest months in the northern hemisphere..
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Why is Vermont colder in the winter?
Colder compared to what? It is colder in the winter than in the summer because the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun in the winter. It is colder in Vermont compared to southern states because it is farther from the equator, and therefore receives lesss heat from the sun
Are the sun rays stronger in Southern hemisphere than northern?
The earth is closer to the Sun in the southern hemisphere when it is summer, but during summer in the northern hemisphere the earth is farther away by many millions of kilometres . Although this will change gradually and in 13,000 years the opposite will be true .
Why does winter start in December for Australia?
Because in the southern Hemisphere the seasons are flip flopped our summer is their winter. Our spring is their fall and vice versa. It has to do with the way the sun hits the earth. When the Northern Hemisphere has the sun in the summer the southern Hemisphere is farther from the sun making it colder.
What effect does the hemisphere have on the seasons?
The hemisphere you are in (northern or southern) has an effect on when you experience the seasons. At points in the earth's orbit it is either the southern or northern hemisphere that is tilted further towards the sun. This makes that hemisphere warmer, experiencing summer while the other colder and experiences winter. Then six months later, things are reversed.
Is south Africa colder in august or December?
of course. like every place on the southern hemisphere.
Why is Vermont colder in the winter?
Colder compared to what? It is colder in the winter than in the summer because the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun in the winter. It is colder in Vermont compared to southern states because it is farther from the equator, and therefore receives lesss heat from the sun
What happen in the southern Hemisphere when the northern Hemisphere is tilt toward the sun?
the Southern Hemisphere got colder because it's away from the sun.
What happens in the southern hemisphere when the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?
the Southern Hemisphere got colder because it's away from the sun.
What happen in southern hemisphere when the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?
the Southern Hemisphere got colder because it's away from the sun.
Are the sun rays stronger in Southern hemisphere than northern?
The earth is closer to the Sun in the southern hemisphere when it is summer, but during summer in the northern hemisphere the earth is farther away by many millions of kilometres . Although this will change gradually and in 13,000 years the opposite will be true .
Why does winter start in December for Australia?
Because in the southern Hemisphere the seasons are flip flopped our summer is their winter. Our spring is their fall and vice versa. It has to do with the way the sun hits the earth. When the Northern Hemisphere has the sun in the summer the southern Hemisphere is farther from the sun making it colder.
For us in the Northern hemisphere winter days are generally cold because?
The reason it is colder in he norther hemisphere in the winter time is because the norther hemisphere is pointiong away from the sun
Why is the northern hemisphere cold?
It's no colder than any other hemisphere (on average)
Why are the temperatures in the lower atmosphere rising?
Because all the warm air is rising and traveling to the colder spots in the northern hemisphere.
Do spruce trees grow better in northern or southern forests?
Spruce trees grow better in the northern hemisphere. This is because they need colder winters and they need snowy weather making it easier to grow in the northern hemisphere.
Why are temperatures in lower atmosphere rising?
Because all the warm air is rising and traveling to the colder spots in the northern hemisphere.
Why does your friend have to pack a winter coat when she is in the southern hemisphere and she wants to go to the northern hemisphere?
It is colder in the northern hemisphere and the seasons are opposite. So, while it is summertime in the southern hemisphere where your friend lives, it would be snowing in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, you'd need a jacket.
