How is Sunlight Changing? Mornings in North America << Back This is how the morning sun hit North America on the first day of each month from October to May. Look closely at this animation. (It will continue to replay.) Then answer the questions below it. Hint: The line between day and night looks tilted because the Earth is tilted on its axis! Journal Questions: What happened to the sunlight in North America from October 1 to January 1? What happened to the sunlight from January 1 to May 1? Think of at least 2 of the changes you observed in the natural world this year. Use this animation to help you explain the reason behind each change. The Living Earth® image is a composite of Earth satellite imagery developed by The Living Earth, Inc. From: The Earth and Moon Viewer Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.