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The gradual circular "wobble" of the Earths axis of rotation, similar to that experienced in a spinning top. The effect has been known for thousands of years and it takes the Earth 25,800 years to complete one cycle.

Precession of Earth's rotational axis due to the tidal force raised on Earth by the gravity of the Moon and Sun (credit:- NASA/Mysid)

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