A solar day should last exactly 86,400 seconds, or what is the same, 24 hours. The scientific community is concerned about how the rotation of the earth is being accelerated. In this sense, The astrophysicist Graham Jones has launched a warning that the shortest day in history could occur In the following weeks.
The acceleration of the planet could resemble that of a formula 1 pilot taking a curve. And since 2020, astronomers are investigating Why our planet is turning on itself faster than normal. This study is being carried out by Graham Jones.
The shortest day of the Earth
As for what will be the shortest day, it is not yet clear, but has given three dates, which according to its prediction any of these days will occur. These dates are July 9, on July 22 or, at the latest, on August 5, 2025. Despite this, it will barely be noticed, since the day will shorten 1.66 milliseconds. That is, less than what lasts a flicker.
Until recently the planet turned more slowly. This was due to the friction of the tides caused by the gravity of the moon, but, In 2020, for some reason still unknown, everything changed.
The Earth, as a Formula 1 pilot
And as if a formula 1 pilot was treated, the earth is overcome by making 'the fast lap'. In 2021, there was a day that lasted 1.47 milliseconds less than normal. In 2022, it was reduced by 1.59 milliseconds. In 2023, the value was 1.31 milliseconds. But The absolute record has it on July 5, 2024, when the day lasted 1.66 milliseconds less of the usual 24 hours. A year later it may be overcome again.
The Earth, as a Formula 1 pilot
Although there is no clear explanation of why it is happening. The planned dates They coincide with the moments when the orbit of the moon places it at its point farther from the Ecuador of the Earth, which affects our planet.
But then is it so serious as to alarm? You might think no, but in the world of technology and telecommunications, Each fraction of a second account.
