Why We Have Seasons

How did Earth get its season? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain how the Earth got its seasons, its axial tilt, the Milankovitch Cycle, and more! What are seasons like on other planets? Neil breaks down the biggest misconception about Earth’s elliptical orbit. Why is noon not the hottest time of day? Why is June not the hottest month of the year? We explore the Hadean Period and how the Earth got its tilt, the Milankovitch Cycle, and what causes ice ages. Plus, discover what seasons on Venus and Uranus are like. Animator: Luca Depardon Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson Timestamps: 00:00 - The Hadean Period 1:54 - Why Earth Has Seasons 6:40 - The Milankovich Cycle 9:24 - Understanding the Tropics 10:35 - Season on Other Planets 12:31 - Closing: An Intricate Dance