Earth spins around the Sun, and its tilt makes seasons. Imagine you're on a merry-go-round, when you're facing the light, it's summer; when you turn away, it's winter. The Earth does this every year, and that’s why we have seasons! Some parts of the Earth get more sunlight in the summer and less in the winter because of how the planet is tilted.
Examples
- If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, your summer happens when your part of Earth faces the Sun more directly, like a spotlight shining on you.
- In winter, it’s as if someone turned off the light, and you're sitting in the dark with your back to the Sun.
- Imagine your friend lives halfway around the world, they might be having their summer while you are in the middle of winter.
See also
- What Causes the Tides Exactly?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do We Have Different Seasons?
- What Causes a Volcano to Erupt?
- How Does a Battery Work?