The Earth's rotation is accelerating: the days are getting shorter

The Earth's rotation is accelerating: the days are getting shorter

In the summer of 2025, it was found that the Earth's rotation rate increased. On July 10, sutka shrunk to 1.36 milliseconds — the shortest day of the year. Closer contractions are expected on July 22 and August 5.

Experts explain that such changes are associated with the influence of the moon, atmosphere and Earth's core.n the summer of 2025, it was found that the Earth's rotation rate increased. On July 10, sutka shrunk to 1.36 milliseconds — the shortest day of the year. Closer contractions are expected on July 22 and August 5.

Experts explain that such changes are associated with the influence of the moon, atmosphere and Earth's core. Small deviations in the circuit can negatively affect satellites, computer systems and telecommunications. Therefore, with the help of atomic clocks, the rotation of the Earth is monitored with accuracy.

For reference, the shortest day was recorded on July 5, 2024-it shrunk to 1.66 milliseconds.