Earth Closest — Point Sun Month

January

Seasons are not caused by the distance between the Earth and the Sun. They are caused by the tilt of Earth’s axis (23.5 degrees). earth closest point sun month

A very common logical assumption is that because the Earth is closer to the Sun in January, it should be hotter. However, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you know January is usually freezing. January Seasons are not caused by the distance