Eli5: why is the sun so much brighter and unforgiving in the winter even though it’s so much colder compared to summer?

Question

Eli5: why is the sun so much brighter and unforgiving in the winter even though it’s so much colder compared to summer?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

I live in Arizona – the Sun is WAY less forgiving in summer here. It is painfully bright most days.