negative leap second

Negative Leap Second Might Be Needed in the Future as the Earth Rotates Faster Than Ever

Medicine & Technology Apr 02, 2024

Timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in 2029 because the Earth is spinning faster. Learn more about it in this article.

The Earth Is Spinning Faster Which Makes A Day Shorter Than 24 Hours

A Day Was Shorter Than 24 Hours in 2020 Because of Earth Spinning Faster

Jan 07, 2021

Scientists think that adding a negative leap second would correct the time because the Earth is spinning faster than it has in the last five decades, making the day shorter than 24 hours.

negative leap second

Negative Leap Second Might Be Needed in the Future as the Earth Rotates Faster Than Ever

A Day Was Shorter Than 24 Hours in 2020 Because of Earth Spinning Faster

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