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There is a common misconception about what causes the seasons. Many will say that it is due to the elliptical orbit of the planets, and we are further away from the sun in winter, and closer in the summer. THIS IS NOT THE CASE!!! Consider the fact that when it is summer in the northern hemisphere(The Upper Half of the Earth above the Earth), it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The actual reason that we have seasons is that the Earth is tilted on its axis. So instead of spinning upright in relation to the sun (like this |), it spins on a tilt (like this \). Thus, one half of the planet is slightly closer to the sun, and it is slightly warmer. Earth's orbit is elliptical, but it is very close to a perfect circle. However, most drawings of the solar system exaggerate the elliptical orbits, thus leading to the common misconception.
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FranThe tilt of a planet's axis relative to its orbit around the sun determines the changing seasons. As a planet orbits, different parts receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing temperature variations and creating the seasons. Earth's tilt and orbit create the four seasons we experience.
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Do all the planets have smaller planets orbiting them?
No. Planets orbit suns, while moons orbit planets. Planets do not orbit planets.
Do the stars orbit the planets or do planets orbit stars?
Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Some stars orbit other stars, or orbit their mutual center of gravity. Stars orbit the center of the galaxy. Galaxies may orbit the center of the "galactic group".
Do all planets orbit the moon?
No. The planets orbit the sun.
Does the sun orbit the planets or do the planets orbit the sun?
The planets orbit the sun. The sun is at the center of our solar system and exerts a gravitational pull that keeps the planets in orbit around it.
List of planets in order that orbit the moon?
No planets are in orbit around the moon
How does earths revolution around the sun relate to the seasons?
It relates because after every orbit the seasons change
Is it true seasons are a result of earth's tilted orbit?
No. Earth's orbit is NOT tilted. Earth orbits the Sun in the same plane as the rest of the planets. What IS tilted is Earth's axis of spin (as compared to the plane of its orbit), It is this tilt of this axis that causes the seasons as Earth makes its annual orbit of the Sun.
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
Do all the planets have smaller planets orbiting them?
No. Planets orbit suns, while moons orbit planets. Planets do not orbit planets.
Why does the earth have seasons while other planets do not?
Earth has seasons because its axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the sun. This tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive various amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in the changing of seasons. Other planets may not have seasons if they have a less pronounced tilt or different orbital characteristics.
Any other planets that orbit the Sun have Seasons like Earth?
yes there are seasons like earth on other planets. Except, they all dont have the same tempuratures or the same period one or more season lasts.
Why do planets have seasons?
Planets have seasons due to their axial tilt and orbit around the sun. As a planet revolves around the sun, different parts receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns. The tilt of the planet's axis determines the angle at which sunlight reaches different regions, causing variations in the duration and intensity of sunlight, resulting in seasons.
How many moons do the suns have?
The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.
How fast do the planets orbit the earth?
The planets do not orbit the Earth, they orbit the sun.
Do the stars orbit the planets or do planets orbit stars?
Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Some stars orbit other stars, or orbit their mutual center of gravity. Stars orbit the center of the galaxy. Galaxies may orbit the center of the "galactic group".
Do all planets have an orbit?
Yes all planets have a orbit
Do all planets orbit the moon?
No. The planets orbit the sun.
