We all know that the different seasons are caused by the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. But did you know that in the northern hemisphere, winter actually occurs when the Earth is closest to the Sun? This is possible because of the way the Earth tilts on its axis. During winter, the northern hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun, causing the Sun’s rays to hit the Earth at a lower angle, which results in far lower temperatures here on Earth. Learn more at https://scijinks.gov/earths-seasons/ #