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Space spring

Exploring the Magic of Space Spring Spring is not just a season on Earth; it happens in space too! But in space, we call it "Space Spring." Let's take a journey beyond our blue planet and discover the wonders of this cosmic season. What is Space Spring? In space, seasons are not determined by flowers blooming or birds singing. Instead, they depend on the position of planets and their orbits around the Sun. Space Spring occurs when a planet, like Earth, is tilted towards the Sun, receiving more sunlight in one hemisphere. Planetary Tilt and Sunlight Imagine you're on a spinning top. When the top is tilted, different parts of it receive sunlight at different times. Similarly, when a planet is tilted, some parts get more sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures. Mars - A Space Spring Example Take Mars, for instance. This red planet experiences its own version of Space Spring when its northern hemisphere tilts towards the Sun. As it happens, the ice at the polar caps star