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Cosmic Collision Shapes Seasons Amid Climate Change Threat

6/19/2025

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Astronomers reveal that Earth's axial tilt, a result of a cosmic collision, shapes our seasons. The summer solstice, marking the longest day of sunlight for the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on June 20, 2025. However, with climate change looming, the delicate balance of nature may be thrown off, impacting plant growth and seasonal rhythms.

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Story summary

Astronomers reveal that Earth's axial tilt, a result of a cosmic collision, shapes our seasons. The summer solstice, marking the longest day of sunlight for the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on June 20, 2025. However, with climate change looming, the delicate balance of nature may be thrown off, impacting plant growth and seasonal rhythms.