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SEASONS IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Authors :
DUTFIELD, SCOTT
Source :
How It Works; 2024, Issue 187, p46-49, 4p, 14 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article explains how the seasons in the solar system are determined by a planet's tilt and its orbit around the Sun. Earth's tilt of 23.5 degrees causes the Northern Hemisphere to experience summer when it faces the Sun, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter. The tilt also affects weather patterns. Other planets like Mars, Saturn, and Neptune have similar seasonal patterns, but with longer durations. However, not all planets have seasons, such as Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. Uranus has extreme seasons due to its almost horizontal tilt, while the Moon and some moons in the solar system also experience seasonal changes. The article also mentions the use of the Hubble Space Telescope to study seasonal activities on planets. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20417322
Issue :
187
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
How It Works
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
175404010