Q4 Seasons of The Earth
Q4 Seasons of The Earth
Q4 Seasons of The Earth
of the Earth
Science Word Drill
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Summer Solstice
Autumnal Equinox
Winter Solstice
Vernal Equinox
1. Summer Solstice
• When the North Pole tilts
directly towards the Sun
during June 22.
• When the South Pole tilts
directly to the Sun during
December 22.
Summer Solstice
• The Northern Hemisphere
experiences Summer while
the Southern Hemisphere
experiences Winter.
Summer Solstice
2. Autumn or Fall
• As the Earth moves, Summer
turns to Autumn or Fall.
• During September to November,
the axis moves sideways and
both the Northern and Southern
Hemisphere receive equal heat
and light.
Autumn or Fall
Autumnal Equinox
• When the Sun is directly
overhead in the equator, this is
called Fall or Autumnal Equinox.
• The Autumnal Equinox happens
on September 23 when the night
time and daytime are equal.
Autumnal Equinox
3. Winter Solstice
• During December – February, the
North Pole is facing away from
the Sun.
• The Northern Hemisphere
receives least energy coming
from the Sun while the Southern
Hemisphere receives the greatest
heat and light.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
• Areas in the Northern Hemisphere
will experience Winter while areas
in the Southern Hemisphere will
experience Summer.
• During Winter days, night time is
longer than day time.
• Winter arrives with Winter Solstice
on December 22.
Winter Solstice
4. Spring
• From March to May, the
Earth’s axis is not pointed
towards the Sun.
• Both the Northern and
Southern Hemisphere receive
equal heat and light.
Vernal Equinox
Spring and Vernal Equinox