Blast into 2026: Conquer the Astronomy Challenge – Your Cosmic Adventure Awaits!

The Earth spends equal time in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres because of its axial tilt and the way it orbits the Sun. Over the course of one year, which is approximately 365.25 days, the Earth undergoes one complete orbit, exposing both hemispheres to sunlight in a balanced manner. This results in each hemisphere experiencing about half of the year, or roughly six months, in full sunlight and darkness due to the planet's tilt.

This balance is crucial for the seasons; when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences summer, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, and vice versa six months later. This alternating exposure means each hemisphere enjoys about half the year’s total length, confirming that each hemisphere receives approximately six months out of the twelve-month cycle.