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What degree tilt does the earth spin at?

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Earth’s axis is tilted about 23.4° (about 23°26′) relative to the plane of its orbit around the Sun (the ecliptic). This axial tilt (obliquity) is what produces the seasons. It slowly changes over time, oscillating between ~22.1° and ~24.5° on a ~41,000‑year cycle; the orientation of the tilt also precesses over ~26,000 years.