Rotation and Reflection Notes 12.5.11
The axis is the center of rotation
of Earth.
• Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees
• Earth rotates on its axis
counterclockwise.
• Earth rotates once every 24
hours.
• Rotation causes day and night
• Sun rises in the east and sets in
the west.
of Earth.
• Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees
• Earth rotates on its axis
counterclockwise.
• Earth rotates once every 24
hours.
• Rotation causes day and night
• Sun rises in the east and sets in
the west.
Summer Solstice Northern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere tilted more toward the sun.
• Northern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight.
• Longer days and shorter nights.
Winter Solstice Northern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere tilted more away from the sun.
• Northern Hemisphere receives less direct sunlight.
• Shorter days and longer nights.
Spring and Fall Equinox
• No hemisphere tilted more toward or away from the sun.
• Equator receives most direct sunlight.
• 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.
• Northern Hemisphere tilted more toward the sun.
• Northern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight.
• Longer days and shorter nights.
Winter Solstice Northern Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere tilted more away from the sun.
• Northern Hemisphere receives less direct sunlight.
• Shorter days and longer nights.
Spring and Fall Equinox
• No hemisphere tilted more toward or away from the sun.
• Equator receives most direct sunlight.
• 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.