In this first episode of In The Clouds, we take an in-depth look at the differences between astronomical seasons, the system ...

But why do these seasons change every year? The answer lies in Earth's tilt, its orbit around the Sun, and the way sunlight interacts with our planet. The primary reason for the changing on the ...

One of the most important consequences of Earth's axial tilt is the seasons. Seasons happen because the tilt points different parts of the planet toward the sun at different times of the year.

Up here on the International Space Station I don’t get affected by the seasons but on Earth the seasons are always changing: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. What causes the seasons to change?

The difference is because the astronomical seasons are based on the position of the Earth in relation to the sun, whereas the meteorological seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle and ...