8 NAT GEO KIDS^ • JUNE / JULY 2022
Earth’s axis tilts at
23.5°.
As the planet spins, its angle to the
sun changes—and so do our seasons!
Sydney, Australia,
enjoys more than
340
sunny days
each year.
The first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere is
DECEMBER 21 OR 22.
The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is
JUNE 20 OR 21.
Ah, summer. Time to relax, go for a swim, and enjoy the warm
weather. Soak up the fun with these sunny facts!Summer Stats