What season is the area that the arrow points to having?

1. Winter

   Yes! Even though that area is in daylight, the Earth's axis in that hemisphere is pointing away from the Sun. It gets less direct light, and has shorter days.

2. Spring

   No. For spring, the Earth's axis for that hemisphere would be in between pointing towards the Sun and away from the Sun.

3. Summer

   No. Although it is daytime in that area, the Earth's axis in that hemisphere is pointing away from the Sun. It gets less direct light, and has shorter days.

4. Autumn

   No. For autumn, the Earth's axis for that hemisphere would be in between pointing towards the Sun and away from the Sun.

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