The Seasons, the Equinox, Solstices, Midnight Sun and Great Circles

Topic Content:

In this topic, we will be discussing the following concepts;

1. Seasons.
2. Equinox.
3. Solstices.
4. The midnight sun.
5. Great circles.

1. Seasons:

A Season is a period during the year distinguished by special climate conditions. Each season has its amount of sunshine, temperature, and weather patterns that are repeated yearly, for example, in the Northern Hemisphere, winter generally begins on December 21st or 22nd.

Each Season has distinct climatic conditions as a result of the revolution of the Earth around the sun and the inclination of the Earth’s axis.

The Seasons in temperate regions are Summer, Spring, Autumn (or Fall) and Winter. In temperate regions, the characteristics and differences in the seasons are pronounced. Each season lasts about three months. The table below shows when the four seasons begin and end in the Northern and Southern HemispheresA hemisphere is half the Earth's surface. The four hemispheres are the Northern and Southern hemispheres, divided by the equator (0° latitude), and the Eastern and Western hemispheres, divided by the... More;

Summer is experienced in the temperate and polar regions. It is the warmest period of the year, therefore outdoor activities can take place. At this time the altitude of the Sun is at its highest in