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Does the earths axis pass through the moon?

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Does the earths axis pass through the moon?

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No, the earth’s axis never passes through the moon. In order for that to happen, the moon’s orbit would have to pass directly over the north pole, or over the south pole. The moon’s orbit is not precisely over the equator, but it doesn’t stray from earth’s middle by very much. The angle of inclination of the moon relative to the equator can be as large as about 29 degrees. See the link for more information.

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