Different periods of the year that are distinguished by special weather and climate conditions
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Seasons
Different amount of light received from the sun
Different temperatures
Different weather conditions that repeat
Axis
An imaginary line passing through the center of the earth that goes through both the north pole and the south pole
Rotation
The spinning motion of earth around its axis
Revolution
The movement of the earth around the sun
The earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees
The tilt of the earth's axis
Is the reason behind the occurrence of seasons
The hemisphere that receives more solar rays
Will experience warmer temperate storm
The hemisphere that receives lesser solar rays
Will experience cooler temperature
Solstice
When the axis of the earth points forward or away from the sun
The first day of summer is marked by the summer solstice which occurred during June 21 or June 22
The first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice which occurred during December 21 or 22
During the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and experiences longer daytime than nighttime
During the winter solstice, the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and experiences longer daytime than nighttime
Equinox
When the axis of the earth does not point either toward or away from the sun
The first day of spring is marked by the vernal equinox which happens on March 21 or 22
The first day of the autumn season is marked by the autumnal equinox which happens on September 21 or 22
Wet and dry seasons
The two major seasons experienced in the Philippines
The Philippines is located near the equator, so the amount of sunlight it receives does not vary significantly throughout the year
The rainy season in the Philippines is from June to November, and the dry season is from December to May
The seasonal changes experienced are due to the tilt of the earth's axis, the revolution of the earth around the sun, the direct rays of the sun, and the length of daytime
