SENSATIONAL SEASONS

SUMMER

• In June & July there's more direct sunlight because the tilt of the earth
• Summer solicits start June 21
• The tilt is 23 degrees and it's the highest point
• Longer days and shorter nights

FALL

• Fall equinox starts around September 22
• When sun lights on Earth the days and nights are equal
• Seasons are opposite on either side of the equator
• Earths orbit changes it's orientation very slowly
• Less direct sunlight which causes colder weather

WINTER

• Winter solicits begins December 21
• Longest nights and shortest days
• Indirect sunlight because Earth isn't facing the sun
• Earth is positioned in its orbit so the sun stays below

SPRING

• Spring equinox begins March 20
• Earth axis tilts towards sun, increasing daylight hours
• The sunlight brings warm weather which causes plants for new growth
• Earths orbit is changing its orientation very slowly