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NASA Debunks 2026 Gravity Loss Rumor Amid Eclipse

1/21/2026

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has debunked a claim that Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, risking 40 million deaths.
The rumor cites a leaked document titled 'Project Anchor' about gravitational waves and colliding black holes.
The eclipse on August 12, 2026 will occur without affecting gravity.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has debunked a claim that Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, risking 40 million deaths.
The rumor cites a leaked document titled 'Project Anchor' about gravitational waves and colliding black holes.
The eclipse on August 12, 2026 will occur without affecting gravity.