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Earth's Rotation Sped Up on July 9—and We're Not Sure Exactly Why
On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth ...
Earth’s Rotation Is Speeding Up This Summer. Here’s Why
The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.
Earth's Spin Is Speeding Up, Making Your Days Shorter: Report
Earth is expected to spin faster than usual in the upcoming weeks, leading to slightly shorter days, scientists report, ...
Frightening simulation shows what would happen if the world stopped spinning
A frightening simulation shows what would happen if the world was to stop spinning. As we all know (and if you don’t, give ...
Earth is as far away from the sun as it ever gets. So why is it so hot?
Right now, Earth is about 3.1 million miles farther from the sun than it is in early January when it reaches perihelion, its closest point. Compared to its average distance of 93 million miles, that’s ...
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Google Earth takes you on a nostalgic spin around the globe as it turns 20
What you need to knowGoogle Earth turns 20 and rolls out a virtual time machine, so you can swipe through years of Street View memories right in the app.You can now rewind Street View right inside ...
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.