(M13P05) Did you know that earth roation is changing speed?

Our planet's spin is slowing down and our days are getting longer as a result.

 

On average, the length of a day increases by around 1.8 seconds per century. 600 million years ago a day lasted just 21 hours.

 

If you are interested in reading more about it in easy English, click this link: 

https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/earths-mysterious-core

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    We are showing down, the moon is getting further away, over many many centuries!
  • No I didn't know.  I do love a new fact ! 
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    Absolutely agree with you
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    (M13C24) 
     
    Agree with me on what?
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    Agree on the change of speed
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    Well, it is not an opinion, so it is not something you can "agree" on.
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    M13...I love longer days, hate it when clocks change in Winter and starts getting dark at 4pm...😟
  • #81 I might have heard of it. Anyway, that's an interesting fact.

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