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Earth's rotation is unexpectedly speeding up, making August 5, 2025, one of the shortest days on record by just 1.25 milliseconds less than 24 hours, a phenomenon scientists are still trying to understand, possibly linked to changes in Earth's liquid core or lunar influences.
On July 9, 2025, Earth will experience one of its shortest days since 1960, finishing about 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds early due to the planet's accelerated rotation, influenced by factors like the Moon's orbit and shifts in Earth's mass distribution. This short-term change is part of a series of days in 2025 with slightly faster spins, prompting scientists to monitor future data for potential negative leap seconds to keep atomic time aligned with Earth's rotation. The phenomenon is scientifically significant but poses no practical risk to daily life, aiding in climate modeling and satellite navigation research.