Oh my days! Midnight comes a fraction sooner as Earth spins faster - The Guardian

Analysis: Reflecting a recent trend, 29 June was the shortest day on our planet since the 1960s. What’s going on?

If time feels tighter than ever of late, blame it on the revolution. On 29 June this year, Earth racked up an unusual record: its shortest day since the 1960s, when scientists began measuring the pla… [+3484 chars]

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