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How will July 9, human history's 'shortest day', affect global timekeeping?
short by Daisy Mowke / on Thursday, 10 July, 2025
Earth is currently rotating faster than usual, due to Moon's position, which resulted in July 9 being the 'shortest day' in human history, with the day being approximately 1.3-1.6 milliseconds shorter. A rare correction known as a 'negative leap second' might be introduced to keep pace with the planet's increased rotation speed. This adjustment may reportedly take place in 2029.
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