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Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists have observed that Earth's rotation is accelerating, leading to the possibility of introducing a negative leap second to maintain time synchronization, which could cause significant disruptions in global time-dependent systems.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gizmodo
Earth's recent faster rotation has led to discussions about implementing a negative leap second to keep atomic time aligned with astronomical time, but concerns over system disruptions and international coordination make its adoption unlikely in the near future.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Live Science
Earth's rotation has been speeding up this summer due to the moon's position, causing days to be slightly shorter, with upcoming days on July 22 and August 5 expected to be the shortest of the year by a few milliseconds. This change is linked to the moon's gravitational influence, and while the milliseconds are imperceptible to most, they are crucial for precise systems like GPS and computers. Historically, Earth's days have been lengthening over billions of years, but recent observations show a temporary acceleration in rotation.