The Earth IS Spinning Faster, After All! - The Cosmic Companion Jan. 8, 2021
Even the Earth tried to get through 2020 as quickly as possible...
Does it seem the Earth is spinning faster than normal? You’re right.
By James Maynard
The Earth is spinning faster than it has at any time in the last 50 years, careful study of our planet reveals. Each of the 28 shortest days ever measured came in 2020.
It is possible this may require shortening the standard time on which much of our technological systems are based.
“The Earth is spinning faster now than at any time in the last 50 years. It’s quite possible that a negative leap second will be needed if the Earth’s rotation rate increases further, but it’s too early to say if this is likely to happen,” Peter Whibberley of the National Physical Laboratory said.
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