Why is it Winter in the United States when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

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Anne

29 May, 20:43

Why is it Winter in the United States when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

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Kaelyn Ingram · Answer 1

During part of the year, Earth is closer to the sun than at other times. However, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are having winter when Earth is closest to the sun and summer when it is farthest away! ... Earth has seasons because its axis doesn't stand up straight.