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It's weird and counterintuitive, but in the Northern hemisphere, the Earth is actually nearer to the Sun in wintertime, further away in summertime. The difference isn't much, but the real controlling factor in how much sunlight gets through to warm the Earth, is the angle at which the Sun is visible in the sky.

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When the north pole is facing the sun is it summer or winter in the north?

When the North Pole is facing the sun, it is summer in the northern hemisphere. This is because the angle of sunlight is more direct in the hemisphere experiencing summer, leading to warmer temperatures.


If it is mid winter in the north pole what is it in the united states?

United States is a part of the Northern Hemisphere. The North Pole is technically somewhere in the Arctic.


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.


When it is winter above the equator what season is it below the equator?

If it is summer at the South Pole, then everywhere in the northern hemisphere is experiencing winter.


At which of these times would the north pole be titled toward the sun?

If you live in the northern hemisphere, Summer. If you live in the southern hemisphere, Winter. To be perhaps a little overly picky, at the moment that the north pole is pointing most directly toward the sun, it is the very end of northern spring, and the very beginning of norther summer. In the south, it is the end of autumn, and the beginning of winter.

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Does earth have both summer and winter at the same time?

Yes it does. When it is winter in the north it is summer in the south. When it is summer in the north it is winter in the south.


What season is it in Zimbabwe when it is summer in North America?

It is Winter in Zimbabwe when North America has its summer.


When the north pole is facing the sun is it summer or winter in the north?

When the North Pole is facing the sun, it is summer in the northern hemisphere. This is because the angle of sunlight is more direct in the hemisphere experiencing summer, leading to warmer temperatures.


What is the weather like in South America in summer?

when it summer in north america its winter in south america and when its winter in north america its summer in south america.


When it is summer in north America which season is it in?

If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america


Why are there more or less hours of daylight or darkness during June and December in north America?

Due to the sun being further away in winter and closer in the summer


What is the north experiencing when it is tilted north?

It is experiencing Summer Because it is closer to the sun


When it It summer in South America which season is it in North America?

If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america


When is it summer in south America which season is it in North America?

If it is summer in South America then it is winter in north america


Why is Atlanta hotter than North Carolina in summer?

Atlanta is hotter than North Carolina during the summer because it is further south and closer to the equator. The closer you are to the equator, the hotter it will be. Especially in Summer months.


When it is summer in North America what season is it in Australia?

When it is Fall (or Autumn) in the northern hemisphere, it is Spring in the southern hemisphere.


What are Japan's temperatures during summer and winter?

Very hot in summer, cold in winter (very cold in the mountains and in the north).