Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Seasons in Different Places?

The Earth is tilted, and as it moves around the Sun, different parts of the planet get more sunlight. When a place gets more sunlight, it's summer. When it gets less, it's winter. Imagine spinning a ball with a light on one side, some parts are in shadow, others are bright.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, it's summer when we point toward the Sun and winter when we turn away.
Imagine being on a spinning ball, sometimes you're facing the light, sometimes in shadow.
Your friend in Australia might be playing outside in summer while you are wearing a coat.

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