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Which planet has the strongest seasons because of its tilt and orbit combination?

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Quick Answer

Uranus has the most extreme seasons because it is tilted by about 98 degrees. Each pole can experience long periods of sunlight or darkness during its 84-year orbit.

The Full Story

Uranus's odd tilt creates the most unusual seasonal pattern of any planet. Because the axis is tipped nearly on its side, each hemisphere can point toward or away from the Sun for decades at a time. Over its 84-year orbit, this produces very long seasons and extreme changes in sunlight distribution. The result is a planetary climate unlike any other in the Solar System.

Key Facts

1.Uranus axial tilt: about 98 degrees
2.Orbital period: about 84 Earth years
3.Seasons can last decades

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