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The Earth is tilted at an angle of with respect to its orbital plane.

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With respect to the vertical plane, the Earth has an axial tilt of 23.5°. With respect to the orbital plane or the horizontal plane, the Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 66.5°.

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