“You’ve got it,” Mom said.
Leo looked up at the cold, clear December sky. “So even when we’re closest to the sun, it’s winter here because of the tilt.” what season is earth closest to the sun
His mom smiled. “That’s a great question, Leo. But actually, Earth is closest to the sun in January — just a few weeks from now.” “You’ve got it,” Mom said
Leo thought for a moment. “So distance to the sun isn’t what makes seasons?” “That’s a great question, Leo
“The universe is full of weird and wonderful surprises,” Mom said, smiling. Earth is closest to the sun in early January (perihelion), but seasons are caused by Earth’s axial tilt, not its distance from the sun. So even at our closest point, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter because it’s tilted away from the sun’s direct rays.