Jul 09 2025SCIENCE
Earth's Spin: Tiny Changes You Won't Notice
Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator, Earth spins faster. Other factors like earthquakes and volcanoes also...
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