Scientists say some summer days may be shorter

BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI

• The Moon's gravitational pull can slightly alter Earth's rotation, making some days shorter.
• A recent example saw a day shortened by about a millisecond due to lunar positioning. 24s
• Climate change and the melting of ice can slow Earth's rotation, but changes in the core have recently sped it up. 50s
• These changes are too small to be noticed in everyday life. 1m 13s
• Scientists and NASA expect more short days in the near future. 1m 34s