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Why is it hot at night near the equator when the sun goes much further below the horizon than in the polar regions in the winter?
It really doesn't matter how far below the horizon the Sun is, when looking at temperature differences. Once the Sun is more than a degree below the horizon, there is no longer any solar heating of the surface of the Earth.
But solar heating is only one of several factors in the temperature. When the Sun is up, the incident angle of sunlight is far more important, and in the tropics the Sun is often very high in the sky. (At lower angles, the Sun's radiation is spread out over a larger area of the Earth.) And because the atmosphere holds in heat and prevents it from immediately radiating away, the heat of the earth or oceans preserves the temperature quite well.
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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.
Why do some states get snow every winter?
It depends on their location and other natural factors. The further somewhere is from the equator, the colder its winter will be. So places further from the equator are more likely to get snow. Places with high mountains in those areas far from the equator are more likely to get snow than at ground level. Winds and even sea currents can have an impact. So there are lots of reasons why some places get snow.
Where is the Arctic Circle located from the Equator south or north?
The Arctic Circle is located north of the Equator. It is an imaginary line that marks the southernmost point at which the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours during the summer and winter solstices, respectively.
What happens if you go further south below the equator?
If you travel further south below the equator, you will enter the Southern Hemisphere, which encompasses regions like South America, Africa, Australia, and parts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This area experiences different climatic conditions compared to the Northern Hemisphere, including opposite seasons; for example, when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Additionally, you will encounter diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and cultures unique to this part of the world.
Why does the heat equator shift anually?
The heat equator, or thermal equator, shifts annually due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun. As the Earth orbits, different regions receive varying amounts of solar radiation throughout the year, causing the heat equator to move northward in the summer months and southward during winter. This seasonal shift influences global weather patterns and climate, as areas near the heat equator experience more intense heat and moisture. The movement is also affected by ocean currents and land-sea contrasts, further contributing to variations in temperature distribution.
What describes what happens at the poles?
At the North and South Poles, the sun remains low or below the horizon for months at a time during winter, causing polar night, and remains above the horizon for months during summer, resulting in polar day. This extreme variation in daylight hours affects the climate, wildlife, and human activities in these regions.
Are locations near the equator warm in summer and cold in winter?
Locations near the equator typically have consistently warm temperatures throughout the year due to their proximity to the sun. This means that there isn't a significant difference in temperatures between summer and winter at equatorial regions.
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.
Why do some states get snow every winter?
It depends on their location and other natural factors. The further somewhere is from the equator, the colder its winter will be. So places further from the equator are more likely to get snow. Places with high mountains in those areas far from the equator are more likely to get snow than at ground level. Winds and even sea currents can have an impact. So there are lots of reasons why some places get snow.
Is it true the point of sunrise on the horizon is always the same?
No. The point of sunrise changes with the seasons. In winter sunrise will be further to the north (southern hemisphere) than in the summer
When is winter in Africa?
It depends where you are in Africa. If you are North of the Equator winter is December, January, and February. If you are South of the Equator your winter is June, July, and August.
What can birds do instead of going hibernate?
They can migrate to different regions. The birds in the Northern hemisphere go south during winter. The birds in the Southern hemisphere go north during winter. They migrate towards the equator.
Where is the Arctic Circle located from the Equator south or north?
The Arctic Circle is located north of the Equator. It is an imaginary line that marks the southernmost point at which the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours during the summer and winter solstices, respectively.
How long is the day in winter and summer?
That varies a lot depending on the latitude, from 12 hour day throught Winter and Summer (at the equator), to the Sun being above the horizon all the time, i.e., 24-hour day (in summer, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle), or all the time under the horizon, i.e. 0-hour day (in winter, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle).That varies a lot depending on the latitude, from 12 hour day throught Winter and Summer (at the equator), to the Sun being above the horizon all the time, i.e., 24-hour day (in summer, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle), or all the time under the horizon, i.e. 0-hour day (in winter, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle).That varies a lot depending on the latitude, from 12 hour day throught Winter and Summer (at the equator), to the Sun being above the horizon all the time, i.e., 24-hour day (in summer, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle), or all the time under the horizon, i.e. 0-hour day (in winter, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle).That varies a lot depending on the latitude, from 12 hour day throught Winter and Summer (at the equator), to the Sun being above the horizon all the time, i.e., 24-hour day (in summer, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle), or all the time under the horizon, i.e. 0-hour day (in winter, north of the northern polar circle or south of the southern polar circle).
Does the seasonal cycle occurs because Earth is closer to the sun in the summer than in the winter?
The Earth rotates on it's axis. In the summer, the Earth is tilted towards the sun. In the winter, the Earth is titled away from the sun. On the Earth, the northern regions (above the equator) have winter, while the southern regions (below the equator) have summer. Then, the opposite becomes true. The southern regions have winter, while the norther regions have summer. The distance nearer and farther from the sun makes no difference as far as the Earth's summer and winter is concerned.
When is winter in Guatemala?
Winter in the northern hemisphere is always in December, January, February and in the southern hemisphere it is June, and July and August. Countries so near to the equator will not experience such extremes of weather as those further away. Guatemala is in the northern hemisphere so winter is as stated above. However in terms of weather the hottest time on the equator is when the sun is overhead at the spring and autumn equinox.
What is the warmest part of New Zealand during the winter?
The warmest part of New Zealand during winter is usually the northern regions, such as Northland and Auckland. These areas experience milder temperatures compared to the rest of the country due to their proximity to the equator.
