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Bookmark or Share- Winter - WikipediaWinter is the coldest and darkest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultures define different dates as the start of winter, and some use a definition based on weather.
- Season - National Geographic SocietyArticle. Vocabulary. A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions. The four seasons— spring, summer, fall, and winter —follow one another regularly. Each has its own light, temperature, and weather patterns that repeat yearly. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter generally begins on December 21 or 22.
- Winter | Definition, Dates, & Facts | BritannicaWinter, coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring; the name comes from an old Germanic word that means ‘time of water’ and refers to the rain and snow of winter in middle and high latitudes. The low temperatures associated with winter occur only in those latitudes.
- What Causes the Seasons? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for KidsThe Short Answer: Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It's all about Earth's tilt!
- Winter: The coldest season | Live ScienceWinter, the coldest season of the year, comes between autumn and spring. It is associated with plunging temperatures and icy weather , but its impact and timing change according...
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