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What's the difference between weather and climate?

Watch this video to find out--and to learn about how NASA satellites are keeping an eye on conditions on Earth!

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Take a look outside your window.

Is it hot and sunny?

Is it cloudy and rainy?

Is there snow on the ground?

When you look out the window, you're seeing what the weather is like today.

Weather is only temporary. For example, a blizzard can turn into a flood after just a few warm spring days.

Climate, on the other hand, is more than just a few warm or cool days.

Climate describes the typical weather conditions in an entire region for a very long time-30 years or more.

Keeping an eye on changing weather can help us plan ahead.

We know that if thunderclouds are forming overhead, it's probably a good idea to stay inside.

But it's important to keep an eye on changes in Earth's climate, too. And NASA has observed that Earth is getting warmer.

Keeping track of Earth's sea level is one way that we can know how quickly the climate is changing.

As Earth's climate warms, ice in Antarctica and Greenland is melting. This causes the level of the oceans to rise.

NASA satellites can measure sea level rise from space.

They can also track changes in the climate by measuring the clouds.

We know that changes in the number, size or location of clouds could be caused by a change in Earth's climate.

NASA satellites are always orbiting Earth, looking down at our oceans and clouds. And they monitor Earth's climate in other ways, too.

It's important to keep an eye on our planet and all the ways that it's changing. Right now, it's the only one we've got!

Find out more about our Earth at NASA Climate Kids!

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Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and the smallest planet in our Solar System. It is the first planet in the Solar System and is named after the Roman messenger god. This fascinating planet is filled with interesting facts, from its extreme temperature variations to its unique surface features. We're going to take a look at the Top 10 Facts about Mercury and explore its intriguing features. So let's get started!

1. Mercury is the closest planet to The Sun

Mercury is the innermost planet in Earth's solar system, which means it is closest to The Sun.

2. It is the second hottest planet in the Solar System

Even though Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun it isn't as hot as Venus.

Venus is 471°C whereas Mercury is 430°C during the day and -180°C at night.

Find out about the weather on Mercury, and other planets, in the video below.

3. Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System

It's only a little bit bigger than The Moon, and because of its small size - 2,439.7 km, it's not the easiest of planets to observe through a telescope.

4. Mercury is a Rocky Planet

Along with Venus, Earth, and Mars, Mercury is one of the rocky planets. It has a solid surface that is covered with craters. In fact the surface looks very much like the moon.

5. Mercury has a crater named after Dr Suess

Mercury's craters are named after famous artists and writers.

One of these craters is names Geisel after Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

6. A day on Mercury takes 59 Earth days

Because Mercury spins so slowly it takes 59 Earth days to make a full rotation.

7. Mercury's year is just 88 Earth Days

Because Mercury is so close to the Sun it doesn't take very long for it to orbit the sun. This makes the years on Mercury very short. This means if you lived there you'd celebrate New Year's every 3 months.

8. Mercury has been visited by two spacecraft - Mariner 10 and MESSENGER.

Mariner 10 was an American robotic space probe launched by NASA on 3 November 1973, to fly by the planets Mercury and Venus. NASA's Mariner 10 was the first spacecraft sent to study Mercury.

MESSENGER was a NASA robotic space probe that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field.

9. Mercury is named after a Roman God

The Romans believed that gods and goddesses were in charge of everything on Earth. Mercury is named after the messenger for their gods.

This name fits perfectly because The Roman God Mercury had wings on his helmet and shoes. He could travel very quickly from place to place just like the planet Mercury moves quickly around the sun.

10. Mercury's surface has ice on it

In 2012, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft discovered water ice inside some of Mercury's craters.

Being so close to the sun, you might find it strange that Mercury could harbor any surface ice at all. But some parts of Mercury receives very little direct sunlight, and some craters remain constantly in the dark.

Let's keep learning with our Top 10 Facts about Space and Top 10 Facts about the Solar System. Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

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Facts about Mars

1) Named after the Roman God of war, Mars is the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system.

2) Mars is also known as the ' Red Planet' because, well, it's red! This signature colour comes from the large amount of a chemical called iron oxide (or 'rust' as you might know it) in its rocks and soil.

3) Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system after Mercury. With a diameter (distance through the middle) of 6,791 kilometres, it's roughly half the size of Earth.

4) It can get pretty cold on Mars -- much colder than our own planet, since it's further away from the sun. At the equator, temperatures can reach 20°C, but at its poles they can plummet to as low as -140°C. Brr!

5) Mars is home to the highest mountain in our solar system -- a volcano called Olympus Mons. Standing a whopping 24 kilometres high, it's about three times the height of Mount Everest!

Did you know...? There are bits of Mars here on Earth! In the past, asteroids hit the Red Planet, sending debris into space. Some of this debris landed on our planet as meteorites.

6) You could jump around three times higher on Mars than you can on Earth. Boing! This is because the planet's gravity - the force that keeps us on the ground - is much weaker.

7) Do you like to look at the at night? Well, check this out -- Mars has two moons! One is called Phobos and the other Deimos.

8) A day on Mars is 24 hours and 37 minutes -- only a little bit longer than a day on our own planet. A year on Mars, however, is almost twice as long, lasting 687 Earth days! This is because it takes a lot longer than Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun.

Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable Mars primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!

9) Until recently, scientists believed that there was no liquid water on the surface of Mars -- only rocks, soil dust and ice. But... News flash! In 2018, they found evidence of a lake under the planet's south polar ice cap. Exciting stuff!

10) Humans have not yet been to Mars, but scientists have sent spacecraft there to help them research this fascinating planet. The first spacecraft to land on Mars were the Viking Landers, which touched down on the surface in 1976.

Want to learn more? Check out our facts about Earth, discover top Moon facts and learn about world-famous astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

Mars has been a source of fascination for humans for centuries, and our understanding of the Red Planet has grown exponentially in recent years.

From its mysterious formations to its potential for human exploration, there is lots to learn about the fourth planet from the Sun.

Here are 10 interesting facts about Mars that you may not have known. From its geological features to its place in the night sky, there is much to explore about the Red Planet. So let's take a closer look at the top 10 facts about Mars.

1. Mars is in-between Earth and Jupiter

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in our Solar system

2. Mars is red because it's surface contains iron

The surface of Mars has lots of rocks, and when they're exposed to Mar's atmosphere, they 'oxidize' and turn reddish - the same way an old bike left in the rain goes red when it gets rusty.

3. A Year on Mars is longer than A Year on Earth

Mars takes 687 Earth days to orbit around the Sun meaning their year is 687 Earth days long.

4. You'll need a Spacesuit to live on Mars

Mars has a thin atmosphere made up mostly of carbon dioxide (CO2), argon (Ar), nitrogen (N2), and a small amount of oxygen and water vapor. Mars has almost no oxygen; it's only one-tenth of one percent of the air, not nearly enough for humans to survive.

5. Mars has 4 seasons like Earth

And that's not where the similarities end. Like Earth, Mars has polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, and weather.

6. Mars is about half the size of Earth

Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system after Mercury. It has a diameter of 6,791 kilometres which makes it about half the size of Earth.

7. You'll need to wrap up warm to visit mars

It can get pretty cold on Mars because it's further away from the sun than Earth.

At Mars' equator, temperatures can reach 20°C, but at its poles they can be as low as -140°C. That's really cold.

8. Mars has the highest mountain in our solar system

Mars is home to the highest mountain in our solar system. It's a volcano called Olympus Mons. It's about three times the height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.

9. Mars is named after a Roman God

The Romans believed that gods and goddesses were in charge of everything on Earth. Mars was named after the Roman God of war because it's red surface is similar to the colour of blood.

10. We are using robots to explore Mars

On November 27, 1971 the lander of Mars 2 crash-landed due to an on-board computer malfunction . Despite the crash this object still became the first man-made object to reach the surface of Mars.

Over the years, NASA have sent four robotic vehicles, or rovers, to learn more about Mars. NASA's fifth Mars rover, Perseverance, landed on Mars in 2021!

Let's keep learning with our Top 10 Facts about Space and Top 10 Facts about the Solar System. Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

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Welcome to the fascinating world of Venus! This planet is the second closest planet to the Sun and is sometimes referred to as Earth's twin because it is similar in size, mass, and composition. We're going to explore the Top 10 Facts about Venus. From its unique atmosphere to its extreme temperatures, there is much to learn about this mysterious planet. So, let's get started!

1. Venus is the second closest planet to The Sun

Mercury is the innermost planet in Earth's solar system followed by Venus.

2. It is the hottest planet in the Solar System

Even though Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun it isn't as hot as Venus.

Venus is 471°C - that's hot enough to melt lead.

3. There are yellow clouds on Venus

Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide. It's difficult to see the surface of Earth because it is covered in thick, yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid that trap heat.

4. The Pressure on Venus would Crush You

Venus has crushing air pressure at its surface - more than 90 times that of Earth - similar to the pressure you'd encounter a mile below the ocean on Earth.

That means if you stood on it you'd be crushed. That's if the heat didn't get to you first.

5. Venus is the only planet in our Solar System that rotates Clockwise

Venus rotates on its axis backward, compared to most of the other planets in the solar system that rotate anti-clockwise. This means that, on Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east, the opposite to what we experience on Earth.

This is most likely because at some point it was hit by a large object which changed it's rotation.

6. A day on Venus lasts 243 Earth Days

It takes Venus 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis. That's the longest rotation of any planet in the Solar System and means a day on Venus lasts the equivalent of 243 Earth Days.

7. A year on Venus is shorter than a year on Earth

It takes Venus 224.7 Earth days to complete an orbit of the Sun meaning a year lasts 224.7 Earth days.

Weirdly that means a day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.

8. You can see Venus at night

Venus is the third brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon and The Sun.

The clouds of sulphuric acid in Venus' atmosphere make it reflective and shiny. This means you can see it amongst the stars in the night. Have you ever seen it?

9. Venus is named after a Roman God

The Romans believed that gods and goddesses were in charge of everything on Earth.

Venus was named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. It's the only planet named after a female god. You can see a statue of the Goddess Venus above.

10. Venus was first observed through a telescope in 1610

The first person to look at Venus in a telescope was the astronomer Galileo Galilei. He took the first accurate observations of the planet in 1610.

However humans knew about Venus for a long time before that due to it being visible in the night sky.

Ancient Egyptians thought that Venus was actually two separate objects - a morning star and a separate evening star.

Let's keep learning with our Top 10 Facts about Space and Top 10 Facts about the Solar System. Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

And you can learn more about space in the video below.

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Welcome to our list of the Top 10 Facts about Uranus! Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the third-largest in the Solar System. It is one of the four giant planets in the Solar System, and it has a unique blue-green colour, due to its methane-rich atmosphere. Uranus is also notable for its tilted orbit, which is tipped by almost 98 degrees. Discover more interesting facts about Uranus below.

1. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun

Uranus is the sixth planet from the Sun in our Solar system

2. It was the first planet to be discovered through a telescope

It was the first planet found with a telescope. Other planets like Venus could be seen in the night sky without a telescope however Uranus cannot.

Uranus was discovered in 1781 by an astronomer called William Herschel, although he originally thought it was either a comet or a star.

3. You could fit 63 Earths inside Uranus.

It has a diameter of 25,362 km.

4. Uranus is an 'Ice Giant'

Uranus is an ice giant. It's made up of dense "icy" materials, mainly water, methane and ammonia - above a small rocky core.

5. Uranus has 13 rings

Uranus has two sets of rings.

The inner rings are dark and grey whereas the outer rings are blue and red.

6. The discoverer of Uranus wanted it to be called Georgium Sidus

William Herschel tried unsuccessfully to name his discovery Georgium Sidus after King George III. Instead, the planet was named for Uranus, after the Greek god of the sky. This makes sense because the other planets are also named after Gods.

7. Uranus is the only planet not named after a Roman God

All of the other planets in the solar system are named after Roman Gods except Uranus. Instea d Uranus is named after a Greek God. The Roman equivalent of Uranus is Caelus.

8. Uranus' Moons are named after Shakespeare characters

Uranus has 27 known moons, and they are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.

These names include Titania from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Prospero from The Tempest and Cordelia from King Lear

9. Uranus formed 4.5 billion years ago

Uranus took shape when the rest of the solar system formed about 4.5 billion years ago. Uranus likely formed closer to the Sun and moved to the outer solar system about 4 billion years ago. Neptune also did this.

10. A day on Uranus is only 17 hours and a year is 84 Earth years

One day on Uranus takes about 17 hours which is the time it takes for Uranus to rotate on its axis once. And Uranus makes a complete orbit around the Sun (a year in Uranian time) in about 84 Earth years - so you'd probably only have 1 birthday in your whole life if you lived on Uranus.

Let's keep learning with our Top 10 Facts about Space and Top 10 Facts about the Solar System. Plus you can learn more about what's in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.

Plus check out our video on some of the other awesome things going on in our Solar System

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DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 838,741,509 to 934,237,322 miles (1,349,823,615 to 1,503,509,229 kilometers)

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: -288° F (-178° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO SATURN: 3 years

GRAVITY: If you weigh 100 pounds (45 kilograms) on Earth, you'd weigh 107 pounds (49 kilograms) here.

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DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 128,409,598 to 154,865,853 miles (206,669,000 to 249,209,300 kilometers)

AVERAGE SURFACE TEMPERATURE: -81° F (-63° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO MARS: 7 months

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LOCATION: First rock from the sun

DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 28,583,702 to 35,983,125 miles (46,001,200 to 69,816,900 kilometers)

AVERAGE SURFACE TEMPERATURE: 243° F (117° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO MERCURY: 4 years

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LOCATION: Fifth gas ball from the sun

DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 460,237,112 to 507,040,015 miles (740,679,835 to 816,001,807 kilometers)

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: -234° F (-148° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO JUPITER: 13 months

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LOCATION: Sixth gas ball from the sun

DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 838,741,509 to 934,237,322 miles (1,349,823,615 to 1,503,509,229 kilometers)

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: -288° F (-178° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO SATURN: 3 years

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DISTANCE FROM THE SUN: 2,771,162,074 to 2,819,185,846 miles (4,459,753,056 to 4,537,039,826 kilometers)

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: -353° F (-214° C)

LENGTH OF SPACE JOURNEY FROM EARTH TO NEPTUNE: 12 years

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* It takes eight minutes and 20 seconds for the light leaving the sun to reach Earth. (Note: Never look directly at the sun!) The light from our next closest stellar neighbor, Proxima Centauri, takes more than four years to reach Earth!

* The sun actually creates weather in space-a stream of charged particles called "solar wind." Sometimes these particles erupt from sunspots (cooler regions of the sun's surface) as "solar flares" that can knock out power on Earth.

* Our sun rules the solar system on its own, but many stars share their systems with a second or third star. Imagine having two or three birthdays!

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Learn about the four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. They always happen in a pattern that repeats every year. Watch now!

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After a long winter, there's nothing more exciting than spotting the first signs of spring! Keep reading to learn more about this super season...
Signs of spring!

Snowdrop spotting!

Snowdrops are one of the very first signs of spring. These delicate flowers emerge in the depths of winter, as early as the 1st of January.

By February, snowdrops flower in woodlands, parks, and gardens all over the UK. They're small, measuring just 15cm tall, but their beautiful white flowers make them easy to spot.

Due to climate change, snowdrops seem to be appearing earlier and earlier every year - so keep an eye out from Christmas onwards!

Woodland wonderland!
Other early bloomers, like yellow primroses, join snowdrops on the forest floor, early in the year. Overhead, some trees will also be blooming - look out for their long, unusual-looking flowers, which are known as ' catkins '!

Ponds full of frogspawn!

Many frogs and toads hibernate during the winter, but by the time spring comes around, they're awake and raring to go!

Frogspawn (a jelly-like blob of amphibian eggs!) starts to appear in ponds across the UK from January onwards. It usually emerges in the south west of England first, and by March frogspawn can be found all over.

Only 1 in 50 of these precious eggs will survive to adulthood, which is why frogs lay so many! If they don't get gobbled up by a predator, these eggs will grow into tiny tadpoles - another sign of spring.

Blossom blooming!

The white flowers of blackthorn are one of the first blossoms every year - they appear even before the shrub has leaves! Pink blossoms like cherry and apple follow shortly after, and pinkish-white hawthorn blossom in May.

Blossom trees (and the fruit that falls from them, after the blossom ends) are an important habitat and food source for lots of other animals. Bees, caterpillars, blackbirds, and even mammals like voles and badgers, all rely on these trees for food and shelter.

Buzzing bees!

Blossoming trees are a sign that it's time for bees! With the return of flowering plants and trees, bees emerge from their winter nests and get ready for a new year of nectar collecting.

The start of spring sees the return of many other insects, too. Keep an eye out for beautiful butterflies, and check the ground for scurrying beetles.

You can encourage bees into your garden by planting native wildflowers, or building a bee hotel!

Longer days, lighter evenings

After the March equinox, countries above the equator line (like the UK) are tilted towards the sun. As a result, these countries get more hours of daylight and warmer temperatures.

Add in daylight saving time, where we all move our clocks forwards on a specific date in March, and the evenings are suddenly much sunnier than before!

Bluebell woodlands

Believe it or not, over half the world's population of bluebells live in the UK, and in spring, they're out in full force!

These strongly-scented blooms form carpets across shady woodland floors from mid-April onwards. Bluebell colonies take a long time to establish, therefore they're often found in ancient woodland.

Bluebell flowers are very delicate, so it's important not to touch them and to be careful not to trample on them. If you're visiting a bluebell wood, be sure to stick to the path, to keep these fab flowers safe!

Birds, birds, birds!

Spring is a busy time for parents in the animal kingdom - and this is particularly true for birds! Spotting a bird's nest is a true sign of spring, but they can be tricky to see, as many birds carefully conceal their nests to keep their chicks safe from predators.

Instead, listen out for the tuneful birdsong that begins in March, as birds start to seek out their mating partners. Keep a look out for nesting birds in your garden, local parks and nearby waterways, too.

If you're lucky enough to spot a bird's nest, make sure you don't get too close or touch it, just observe from a distance and keep an ear out for the sound of little chicks!

Thanks to Arno Smit; Hanns Benn; Karsten Paulick; Sean McGee; Larisa Koshkina, and 42North, for providing the images used in this article.

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From tweeting birds to blossoming flowers, learn all about the telltale signs of spring, including top tips and things to look out for...

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Spring is the season when cold winter temperatures gradually rise to the warmth of summer. Spring begins on the vernal equinox, when the hours of daylight are equal to the…

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Winter is the coldest season of the year. It falls between autumn and spring. Winter comes from an old Germanic word that means "time of water." This refers to the rain and snow of winter. Winter begins on the winter solstice, the day of the year with the fewest hours of sunlight. In the Northern Hemisphere this is on either December 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere it occurs on either June 21 or 22.

Winter is not the same everywhere on Earth. In the regions close to the Equator, temperatures stay warm throughout the year. In the areas by the poles, the temperatures stay cold throughout the year. The seasonal changes are most noticeable in the regions between the Equator and the poles.

Winter is the season of dormancy, or inactivity. Some animals hibernate. Some plants die and leave their seeds, while others stop growing until spring.

Many people enjoy participating in winter sports, such as ice skating, skiing, and sledding. But the short time of sunlight during the winter can cause some people to be sad. To spread cheerfulness, humans have been celebrating winter festivals and holidays since ancient times. For instance, the ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia. Saturnalia took place December 17-24 and was the merriest festival of the year. All work was stopped and presents were exchanged. The Christian holiday of Christmas, celebrated on December 25, is closely tied to this festival.

Hanukkah is a joyous Jewish celebration. Also called the Feast of Lights, it lasts for eight days in December. The Chinese New Year is an important holiday for the Chinese people. It takes place sometime in late January or early February.

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Winter is the coldest season of the year. It falls between autumn and spring. Winter comes from an old Germanic word that means "time of water." This refers to the rain and...

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Autumn is the season when warm summer temperatures gradually decrease to the cold of winter. Autumn, or fall, begins on the autumnal equinox, when the hours of daylight are equal to the hours of darkness. In the Northern Hemisphere this occurs on September 22 or 23. In the Southern Hemisphere it happens on March 20 or 21.

The temperature changes from summer to winter do not happen everywhere. In the regions close to the Equator, temperatures stay warm throughout the year. In the areas by the poles the temperatures stay cold throughout the year. The seasonal changes are most noticeable in the regions between the Equator and the poles.

Autumn is a time of change. Leaves change color and fall from trees. Animals begin to prepare for winter. They grow thicker coats or store food for the coming winter. Some birds migrate toward the Equator to escape the falling temperatures.

Autumn is when many crops are harvested, or gathered. There are many festivals around the world that observe the equinox or celebrate the harvest.

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Autumn is the season when warm summer temperatures gradually decrease to the cold of winter. Autumn, or fall, begins on the autumnal equinox, when the hours of daylight are...

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Summer is the warmest season of the year. It falls between spring and autumn. Summer begins on the summer solstice, which is the day with the most hours of sunlight each year. In the Northern Hemisphere this day is either June 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere it is either December 22 or 23.

The seasonal warmth of summer does not happen everywhere. In the regions close to the Equator, temperatures stay warm throughout the year. In the areas by the poles the temperatures stay cold throughout the year. The seasonal changes are most noticeable in the regions between the Equator and the poles.

Summer is the time of the greatest plant growth. The warm weather and long days lend themselves to many festivals and celebrations throughout the summer.

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Summer is the warmest season of the year. It falls between spring and autumn. Summer begins on the summer solstice, which is the day with the most hours of sunlight each...

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Spring is the season that comes after winter and before summer. During this time, the sun stays out a little longer and plants start to bloom. At times, it can snow and rain during the spring season.

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Provides a broad overview of what happens during the spring.

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Summer is the time of year when the sun rises early and sets late. During the day, it is best to find shade, wear light colors, and a hat to keep cool.

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Highlights the differences in the four seasons with Sid and his friends, and explains why leaves change colors during autumn. The segment also demonstrates how falling leaves and snow impact the soil, and discusses hibernation.

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Discusses how and why seasons are experienced differently around the earth. For a point midway between the equator and North Pole in the northern hemisphere, the solstices on June 21 and December 21 are the times when the sun is closest and farthest away.

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Autumn is the season after summer and before winter. During autumn, the leaves on the trees turn to red, yellow, and orange.

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During the winter, the weather is cold because the sun rises later and sets earlier. The sun’s rays are spread out across the ground, which makes it harder for the sun to heat up the earth. When it precipitates, the cold air turns the water into snow.

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Simka and Tom Thomas help Nolik understand how night and day are created on Earth through a demonstration. Grandpus offers specific information about how Earth's tilt creates seasons.

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Depicts how people enjoy different activities during the fall.