Earth's rotation has been observed to speed up, leading to expectations that certain days this summer will be shorter than the standard 24 hours. Specifically, days on July 9, July 22, and August 5 are predicted to be 1.3 to 1.51 milliseconds shorter. Factors contributing to this phenomenon may include atmospheric changes, glacier melting, and Earth's core movements. The fastest recorded day in recent history was July 5, 2024, which was 1.66 milliseconds faster than the typical solar day. Changes in day length can significantly impact technologies reliant on precise timing.
Scientists have warned that Earth’s rotation is accelerating faster than ever, potentially making Wednesday the shortest day of your life by up to 1.51 milliseconds.
Days such as July 9, July 22, and August 5 are predicted to be between 1.3 and 1.51 milliseconds shorter than the standard day, raising concern for timing systems.
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