Seth Shostak quoteSeth Shostak [0-0]
American Scientist
Quote rank: 422
The Moon stabilizes Earth's obliquity. Well, almost. The tilt actually varies between 22 and 24.5 degrees - and the variation is enough to induce such environmental inconveniences as the occasional ice age. Without the Moon, it might be much worse. |
Environmental
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