That is why the North and South Poles will never be perfectly straight and will always be on an axis. It's also thought that this impact is what led to the creation of our moon. Why is the Earth's ...
Earth has therefore tilted it on its axis at a rate of about 1.7 inches (4.3 centimetres) a year, giving a total of 78.5 centimetres, during the 18-year study period. While spinning on its axis ...