Did you know that Earth's tilt affects the school year?

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Slightly to the side Did you know that Earth's tilt affects the school year? 4 min. We might refer to Planet Earth as 'the globe', but we know it is more like a slightly flattened sphere —experts would say it's an oblate spheroid— that is also askew. These two details have major consequences for the climate, the night sky, the way we register locations, and even the way schools plan their academic year. How much does the Earth's being at an angle affect us? Let's find out! Read full article

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