Which way does the earth spin in the Southern Hemisphere?

If you’re in the Southern hemisphere you’ll notice that the earth appears to spin in the opposite direction to the north pole. This is because the earth’s axis tilts towards the south pole in the northern hemisphere, and towards the north pole in the south. This phenomenon, known as ‘axial tilt’, has two major effects: it causes the earth to experience seasons, and it influences the path of the sun.

How does the earth spin in the Northern Hemisphere?

While the earth spins at a rate of around 1,040 km/hour, the axis on which the earth spins and the axis on which the sun rises and sets does not remain stationary. This axis wobbles, causing the earth to spin faster or slower. Currently, the earth is moving towards the northern hemisphere at a slow rate of approximately 4.1 inches every year. This means that the axis on which the earth spins is smaller than it was about 11,500 years ago.

What way does the earth spin in the Northern Hemisphere?

In the Northern Hemisphere, the earth spins anticlockwise. If you hold your arm out with your palm pointing north, your thumb will point towards the southern hemisphere. If you press the end of your thumb towards the ground, your palm will still be pointing towards the south (or south-west).

How does the earth spin in the Southern Hemisphere?

The earth’s northern and southern hemispheres experience opposite seasons. In the northern hemisphere, spring occurs when the sun reaches its farthest point north, while in the southern hemisphere, spring happens when the sun reaches its farthest point south. This means that in the northern hemisphere, summer occurs when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, while in the south, summers occur when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

What direction does the earth spin in the Southern Hemisphere?

The earth’s spin in the Southern Hemisphere is opposite to the direction of our own. It’s a ‘right-handed’ spin, which means the North Pole is towards the right and the South Pole towards the left.