US EditionAug 5 set to be one of year's shortest days — by 1.34 milliseconds
UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – August 5, 2025, will be 1.34 milliseconds shorter due to Earth's accelerating rotation influenced by its core, atmosphere, oceans, and the Moon's weakening gravity, scientists say.
- On August 5, 2025, Earth's solar day will be 1.25 milliseconds shorter than the standard 24 hours, marking one of the shortest days recorded since tracking began.
- Similar shortened days occurred on July 9 and July 22, 2025, with each day falling short of 86,400 seconds.
- Scientific agencies, including the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service , monitor these changes closely as they may require adjustments to global time standards.
- Scientists are monitoring Earth's rotation closely as it has accelerated recently, raising concerns about potential long-term implications for the planet's environment.
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This Tuesday, August 5, the Earth will turn faster than normal, shortening the duration of the day by 1.25 millisecond. Although imperceptible for daily activities, this change in the rotation of the planet has generated concern in the scientific community. Astronomers explain that the Earth's rotation is not constant.A full day does not always amount to 24 exact hours.The duration may vary due to the gravitational influence of celestial bodies,…
Tuesday might be shorter than 24 hours, according to scientists
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - No one will even notice, but Tuesday is predicted to be slightly less than 24 hours, by more than one millisecond. Scientists say the reason is Earth is spinning faster, likely due to changes in the Earth's liquid core and atmospheric influences. Shorter days have occurred a few times this year already. The shortest day of this year, so far, was July 10. The shortest day ever was July 5 of last year by 1.66 milliseconds. The d…
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