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Shorter days ahead: Earth's mysterious acceleration explained

Scientists are investigating the causes, and the potential impacts on technology, timekeeping, and climate

Shorter days ahead: Earth's mysterious acceleration explained
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04/11/2025 15:00 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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In July 2025, Earth spun faster than usual, shortening the day by a mere 1.34 milliseconds. Though imperceptible to humans, this subtle shift is significant to scientists and technologies reliant on ultra-precise timing. So what's going on with Earth’s rotation?

Click on for a detailed look into this fascinating phenomenon.

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