Seasons — In Northern Hemisphere [patched]

“In December,” he said, “we face away from the Sun. The sunlight arrives at a low, slanting angle—spreading thin like butter scraped across too much bread. Days are short, nights are long. This is the Winter Solstice—our darkest day.”

He picked up a torch to represent the Sun. “Watch closely.” seasons in northern hemisphere

He continued the journey. Now the top of Earth leaned away from the torch’s light. “In December,” he said, “we face away from the Sun

“In June,” he said, “we face the Sun. The sunlight hits us directly, like a flashlight shining straight down on a page. The days grow long, and the heat stays fierce. This is our Summer Solstice—the day with the most light. The world is lush and green.” ” he said