The orbital plane of the Earth is the flat, two-dimensional surface on which Earth’s elliptical orbit around the Sun lies. This plane is known as the ecliptic plane. The Earth’s axis is tilted at about 23.5 degrees relative to this plane, affecting the seasons and the variation in daylight throughout the year.
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The Earth’s orbital plane is the imaginary flat surface along which the Earth orbits the Sun, known as the ecliptic plane. It defines the path that the Earth follows during its yearly revolution around the Sun. The Earth’s axis is tilted approximately 23.5 degrees relative to this plane, leading to the seasonal changes experienced on Earth. This tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in the four distinct seasons. The ecliptic plane also intersects with the celestial equator, which plays a crucial role in astronomical observations and the apparent movement of the Sun and stars.