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A Very Short Day on Earth
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A Very Short Day on Earth
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thedailyesl funmoji Tue, 05 August 2025
thedailyesl funmoji Tuesday, 05 August 2025
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On 5 August 2025, Earth had a very short day. It was a little shorter than normal. It was 1.51 milliseconds shorter than 24 hours. Scientists say Earth is spinning faster.
This has happened before. It started in 2020. No one knows why it is happening. It may be from the sea or the wind.
Short days do not hurt us now. But they may change things later. Some people watch this very closely. They want to learn more.
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Earth
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The planet we live on.
spin
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To turn around in circles.
day
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A full turn of Earth.
short
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Not long in time or size.
normal
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Usual or regular.
faster
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With more speed than before.
sea
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Large water on Earth.
wind
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Moving air.