🌞 Seasons happen because the Earth is tilted like a spinning top! When one part of the Earth leans toward the Sun, it gets warm and sunny (summer). When it leans away, it gets cold and snowy (winter). Spring and autumn are when it's in between!
🌍 The Earth is always moving around the Sun, so the seasons change all year long!
🌍 The Earth has seasons because it’s tilted at an angle (about 23.5 degrees) as it orbits the Sun. This tilt means different parts of the Earth get more or less sunlight at different times of the year.
☀️ Summer happens when your part of the Earth is tilted toward the Sun—longer days and more warmth! ❄️ Winter is when it’s tilted away—shorter days and less heat.
🌱 Spring and autumn are transition seasons when the tilt is neither toward nor away.
🌍 The Earth’s 23.5-degree axial tilt is the main reason for seasons. As our planet orbits the Sun, this tilt causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
🔆 Summer Solstice (June): The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures. ❄️ Winter Solstice (December): It’s tilted away, causing shorter days and colder weather.
🌐 The equinoxes (March and September) mark equal day/night lengths, signaling spring and autumn.
🌎 Did you know? Near the poles, there are periods of 24-hour daylight or darkness due to extreme tilt!