mystical_life

Why Do We Have Seasons? Have you ever wondered why we experience different seasons like summer, winter, spring, and autumn? The changing seasons bring us hot sunny days, chilly winters, blooming flowers, and colorful falling leaves. But why do these seasons occur? Let’s explore! 1. The Earth and Its Tilt The main reason we have seasons is because of the way the Earth is tilted. The Earth is like a big ball that spins around an imaginary line called an axis. This axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees. As the Earth moves around the Sun, this tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight. 2. How the Earth Orbits the Sun The Earth doesn’t just spin; it also moves around the Sun in a path called an orbit. It takes one full year, or 365 days, for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun. As the Earth moves, the tilt causes different parts of the Earth to either lean towards or away from the Sun. Summer: When the part of the Earth where we ...