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Earth's Rotation Speeds Up: Days Shorter Than Ever

7/13/2025

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Earth's rotation is accelerating, leading to shorter days. On July 9, 2024, the day was 1.66 milliseconds shorter, with more brief days anticipated on July 22 and August 5, 2025, as the Moon's gravity pulls on our planet. Climate change and seismic shifts further contribute to this intriguing phenomenon, reshaping our experience of time.

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Story summary

Earth's rotation is accelerating, leading to shorter days. On July 9, 2024, the day was 1.66 milliseconds shorter, with more brief days anticipated on July 22 and August 5, 2025, as the Moon's gravity pulls on our planet. Climate change and seismic shifts further contribute to this intriguing phenomenon, reshaping our experience of time.