What is the difference between seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Seasons occur at different times in different places on the earth. The earth’s tilt does not alter as it spins around the Sun. However, the area of the planet that receives the most direct sunlight changes. The Northern Hemisphere has inclined away from the sun from September to March. Consequently, the northern half of the earth gets smaller light and heat from the sun. This results in autumn and winter. The Southern Hemisphere of the planet is slightly tilted towards the sun during the same months, from September to March. Thus, the southern half of the earth experiences spring and summer.