The Spin of Earth's Inner Core May Be Changing, Scientists Say

Why Earth will spin slightly faster on 3 days this summer

On July 9, July 22, and Aug. 5, Earth will rotate a tiny bit quicker making those days ever so slightly shorter than 24 hours.

The Spin of Earth's Inner Core May Be Changing, Scientists Say

A new study finds our planet's iron center shifts between spinning slightly faster and slightly slower than the surface—but not all experts agree

Earth’s rotation will speed up for 3 days this summer. Here’s what that means

Aren’t the summer days supposed to be longer and the winter days shorter?

Earth is about to break its own speed record—here’s why

The Earth is pretty good at keeping its pace. However, variations do happen. And on three separate days this summer—July 9, July 22, and August 5—the Earth will spin notably faster than usual. Of course, you’re not likely to feel dizzy or notice the shift at all, but scientists are well aware of it. They say that over a 24-hour period, the Earth’s rotation will take a few milliseconds less than it usually does—about 1.3 to 1.51 milliseconds less…

Earth Is About to Start Spinning Faster. Here’s What That Means for Us.

Over the next few months, Earth is expected to spin slightly faster than usual, shaving off tiny slivers of time from our days. On July 9, July 22, and August 5, the planet’s rotation will speed up just enough to make each day between 1.3 and 1.51 milliseconds shorter than the standard 86,400 seconds, as Live Science reported. You won’t feel it. Your clocks won’t change. But the shift is real, and scientists say it’s due to the moon’s shifting g…

Earth Is Spinning Faster Than Usual. Scientists Aren’t Sure Why

Shorter days ahead as Earth's rotation speeds up unexpectedly.