2006-07-23 00:07:50 · 5 answers · asked by alawrenceslater 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
The solstice is determined by the Earth's rotation on it's axis,ie. the tilt, at which time the axis is semi-perpendicular to the sun, though the temperature is effected by the relative distance from the sun. During the winter solstice the eliptical orbit of Earth is still getting further from the sun and not yet reached the apex. Also why the seasons continue to grow hotter after the summer solstice. Clear enough?
2006-07-23 00:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by monty h 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To the first answerer: Not in this part of the hemisphere, but you forget that south of the Equator it is winter right now. How do you know the asker isn't from Australia, South Africa or South America, where it is winter now?
2006-07-23 00:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by imagineworldwide 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because temperature is cumulative, both hot and cold. We are past the summer solstice and it surely isn't getting cooler.
2006-07-23 00:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because the days are longer doesnt mean it will get warmer. You aren't even halfway through winter yet!
2006-07-24 01:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by boo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't make sense. Al Gore says it's getting hotter..global warming...and you say colder. Hmmmmm
2006-07-24 04:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋