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Shorter days ahead? On THESE three days, Earth is predicted to rotate faster — Here's why
In July and August, the Earth's rotation is expected to speed up, making days slightly shorter, particularly on July 9, July 22, and August 5.
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In 2032, Earth May Witness A Once-In-5,000-Year Event On The Moon
"If 2024 YR4 strikes the Moon in 2032, it will (statistically speaking) be the largest impact in approximately 5,000 years," ...
It’s Aphelion Day, When Earth Is Farthest From The Sun — So Why The Heatwave?
On Jan. 4, Earth received its maximum radiation from the sun, which was at its largest in the sky for 2025. The difference isn't huge — the sun today appears to be a mere arcminute (1/60th of a degree ...
Moon mining is getting closer to reality: Why we need global rules for extracting space resources
In science-fiction stories, companies often mine the moon or asteroids. While this may seem far-fetched, this idea is edging ...
Earth Is Predicted To Spin A Little Faster On Three Days In July And August
Earth's rotation is expected to speed up in July and August this year, resulting in shorter days. Specifically, July 9, July ...
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An enormous 'X' and 'V' will grace the moon's surface tonight. Here's how to see them
At this time, the sun shines at such an angle to make it appear as if there is a gigantic 'V' and 'X' marking the barren ...
QuickCheck: Is there a planet in our solar system that spins the wrong way?
The sun rises from the east, and sets in the west - this is a well-established fact for the longest time, and this is due to ...
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Shortest Day Looms As Earth Spins Faster Than Ever
The shortest day on record may be approaching as Earth spins faster than ever. Learn what’s behind the shift and how this ...
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"Nobody Expected This": Earth's Rotation Will Speed Up In July And August, Bucking The Downward Trend
The Earth is predicted to increase its rotation speed in July and August, once again bucking the trend of a slower rotation ...