In June, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, the sun’s rays hit us for a greater part of the day than in winter. This means we get more hours of daylight. Conversely, in December, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, there’s fewer hours of daylight.

Seasons not only impact our vacation schedule but also have an enormous influence on vegetation and plant growth. Winter typically has cold weather, little daylight, and limited plant growth. But in spring, plants sprout, tree leaves unfurl, and flowers blossom. Since summer is the warmest time of the year and has the most daylight, plants grow quickly during this time of year. But in autumn, temperatures drop, and many trees lose their leaves.