Day, night, and the seasons
The Earth takes 365 days, 1 whole year, to complete one orbit around the Sun! Over this period of time, changes are seen and felt, for example, days are shorter or longer and temperatures are higher or lower. These recurring cycles of weather conditions on Earth are called the seasons. But did you know that we experience the different seasons depending on the amount of sunlight we get? Sunlight is concentrated in some places more than others and that’s why some places are warmer than others at different times of the year.
At the same time that the Earth orbits around the sun, it also rotates around itself once every 24 hours! This rotation is what causes Earth to have day and night. “One day' is actually equal to the time the Earth takes to rotate once around its axis and includes both daytime and night time!
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Last modified 16 April 2021
