Contrary to popular belief, the cycle of the seasons—that is, the periodic change of climate over the months—is due not to Earth’s distance from the Sun, but to its inclination: our planet’s axis of rotation leans about 23.5° in relation to the ecliptic (the path of Earth’s orbit). This inclination is directly responsible for the variation in sunshine hours, and thus the succession of seasons, throughout the year.
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