Why does Earth get colder when we are closest to the Sun

Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun in early January, a phenomenon known as perihelion. Despite this proximity, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter because its tilt away from the Sun causes sunlight to spread out and warm less effectively. This celestial alignment, driven by Earth's axial tilt, dictates seasonal changes rather than distance alone.

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