As the Earth revolves around the Sun through the course of the year, notice how a point such as the North Pole goes into a dark period during the Northern Hemisphere's winter. Remember, these pictures depict a yearly revolution of the earth around the sun. Additionally, the Earth is spinning about its axis during this time.

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