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Mint
03-07-2025
- Science
- Mint
Shorter days ahead? On THESE three days, Earth is predicted to rotate faster — Here's why
The rotation of the Earth is expected to accelerate in July and August, resulting in shorter days. Notably, July 9, July 22, and August 5 are predicted to be the shortest days, as reported by The reduction in day length will be very little, measured in milliseconds. For instance, August 5 is expected to be approximately 1.51 milliseconds shorter than the average. The Earth rotates 365 times on its axis, determining the number of days in a year. However, this has not always been the case, various calculations indicate that Earth's orbital period in the past has varied from approximately 490 to 372 days, the report said. There are many factors that could be attributed to Earth's faster movement. According to scientists, Earth's core is impacting the rotation. The redistribution of mass caused by melting glaciers may also influence the process. Another factor that could possibly influence Earth's rotation is El Niño and La Niña, which impact global temperatures. The moon might also be a factor. According to the Moon will be near its maximum distance from Earth's equator on the three possible dates in 2025 when the day length (LOD) is shortest. Judah Levine, a physicist from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's time and frequency division, shared with Discover Magazine in 2021, "This lack of the need for leap seconds was not predicted." 'The assumption was, in fact, that Earth would continue to slow down and leap seconds would continue to be needed. And so this effect, this result, is very surprising,' Levine said. The faster rotation could necessitate changes in global timekeeping, possibly resulting in the subtraction of a leap second for the first time in 2029. 'Nobody expected this,' Leonid Zotov, a senior researcher at Moscow State University told 'The cause of this acceleration is not explained. Most scientists believe it is something inside the Earth. Ocean and atmospheric models don't explain this huge acceleration," Zotov added.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
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 22 and August 5 are predicted to be the shortest days, a new report from claimed. However, the shortening of days will be subtle, with milliseconds being the unit of measurement. For example, August 5 is predicted to be around 1.51 milliseconds shorter than average. This acceleration bucks the long-term trend of the Earth's rotation slowing down due to the Moon's gravitational pull. Notably, the Earth rotates just over 365 times on its axis, which are number of days in a year. But this was not the case always, as various calculations have suggested that the number of days it took Earth to go around the Sun in the past has ranged from around 490 to 372 days. Scientists believe several factors could contribute to this acceleration. The movements within the Earth's core could be influencing the planet's rotation. The redistribution of mass from melting glaciers might also be playing a role. El Nino and La Nina events, which redistribute mass around the globe, could also impact the Earth's rotation. Judah Levine, a physicist in the time and frequency division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, told Discover Magazine in 2021, "This lack of the need for leap seconds was not predicted." "The assumption was, in fact, that Earth would continue to slow down and leap seconds would continue to be needed. And so this effect, this result, is very surprising." The faster rotation might require adjustments to global timekeeping, potentially leading to the subtraction of a leap second for the first time ever in 2029. "Nobody expected this," Leonid Zotov, expert on Earth rotation at Moscow State University, told "The cause of this acceleration is not explained." He added, "Most scientists believe it is something inside the Earth. Ocean and atmospheric models don't explain this huge acceleration." The report mentioned that the Moon will be around its maximum distance from Earth's equator on the three possible dates for the shortest length of day (LOD) in 2025.
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Miami Herald
5-year-old left in hot car for ‘extended length of time' dies in Ohio, cops say
A 5-year-old boy is dead after Ohio police say he was left in a hot car. Around 3:15 p.m. June 26, Mansfield police officers were called for reports of an unresponsive child, according to a June 27 news release from the Mansfield Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a 5-year-old boy unresponsive in his mother's arms, police said. Police and fire crews tried to revive the boy and he was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to police. The boy had been left inside his mother's vehicle for 'an extended length of time,' police said. 'Our hearts are heavy for the family of this young child. Any case involving a child carries a deep emotional impact, and this incident is no exception,' police said. Temperatures reached 89 degrees in Mansfield just before 3 p.m. on June 26, according to 'We would like to remind parents to check their backseats before getting out of their vehicles. On an 85°F day, a car's interior can become dangerously hot, exceeding temperatures of 119' 119°F in minutes. When left in a vehicle, these elevated temperatures can result in heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death,' police said. Detectives are 'continuing to collect all the facts' and are awaiting autopsy results before the prosecutor's office will determine if any charges will be filed, police said.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
It's summer but the Earth is extra far from the sun; Here's what that means
The Earth will reach its farthest point from the sun on Thursday, July 3, according to This event, known as aphelion, happens once per year typically around two weeks after the summer solstice in June. Although the Earth's distance from the Sun does not affect the seasons, aphelion does influence the length of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Because Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun, being further away means it travels slower along its orbit. This increases the time it takes to get from the solstice, the beginning of summer, to the equinox, the end of summer, effectively making the season longer in the Northern Hemisphere, according to On Thursday, Earth will be over 94.5 million miles away from the sun. On average the planet sits at 93 million miles away, according to A fake solar eclipse? European satellites photograph 'eclipse-making' mission Strawberries on the brain? This full moon could be the treat for you Here are 10 NASA missions that could be grounded under Trump's 2026 budget Selfie on Mars? Here's how NASA caught a new glimpse of the Martian surface New research says our universe only has a quinvigintillion years left, so make 'em good ones Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Milwaukee is finally seeing sunsets after 8:30 p.m.
After a bitter cold winter and not-so-warm spring, Milwaukeeans can finally start soaking up the summer sun. Aside from hot weather, another telltale sign of the season is late sunsets. Milwaukee reached that milestone on June 10, when the sun set at 8:30 p.m. for the first time in 2025. Here's what to know: Milwaukee's latest sunset will be at 8:35 p.m. in 2025. That is expected to happen on several days, the first of which is June 25, according to More: When can you see June's full moon in Wisconsin? Milwaukee will see 8:30 p.m. sunsets until July 12, according to Milwaukee will see 8 p.m. sunsets until Aug. 10, according to Milwaukee's longest day happens on the summer solstice, which is usually on June 20 or 21. The summer solstice is on June 20 this year. More: Summer is almost here. What to know about the start of the 2025 season in Wisconsin The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer, and is also the longest day of the year, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The solstice happens when the sun is at its "highest and northernmost points" in the sky. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: When is the latest sunset in Milwaukee in 2025?
