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Earth has another Moon — And it’s about to disappear from view
Occasionally, asteroids get caught in Earth’s orbit, temporarily becoming mini moons before continuing their cosmic paths.
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Why Will Earth Spin Faster On July 9? This Makes The Shortest Day In Recorded History
Earth is set to break records with July 9 marking the shortest day ever recorded, shaving off 1.3–1.5 milliseconds due to ...
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Earth Is Spinning Faster Than Usual. Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
Atomic clocks — among the most precise instruments humans have ever built — have been keeping track of Earth’s spin since the ...
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Today could be the shortest day in Earth’s history – here’s why it will be under 24 hours
Today is set to be one of shortest days in the Earth’s recorded history – meaning that it will be just under 24 hours.
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Severe Weather Center 13 explains why Earth's faster spin could lead to shorter days
If it feels like summer is flying by, science says you’re not imagining it. Starting Wednesday, Earth is literally spinning ...
Earth is spinning so fast that today will be shorter – but is time going faster?
Clock time is also getting shorter, kind of. Broadly speaking, Earth takes roughly 24 hours to spin around on its axis. Ocean ...