The Earth takes one year to orbit the Sun. Each of the 940 million kilometres that the Earth travels around the Sun every year is essential for the continuation of life on our planet. The Earth's orbit around the Sun determines the weather and the seasons. The decisive factor is the Earth's 23° angle of inclination. Without the Earth's tilt, there would be no climatic changes – the equatorial regions would burn up, while the poles would freeze in eternal ice.
For the first time ever, this BBC documentary traces the Earth's journey around the Sun and illustrates the incredible forces of the seasons and the weather – both positive and destructive. Extraordinary images from space, fascinating footage of natural phenomena on Earth and the latest scientific facts make this three-part series a brilliant documentary adventure.
