Earth's Rotation Speeds Up, Causing Shorter Days in July Due to Moon's New Alignment

Earth is set to experience its shortest days on July 22 and August 5, 2025, due to gravitational forces from the Moon and the Sun, tectonic activity, mass distribution changes, wind patterns, and ocean currents. The Moon's influence on Earth's rotation has varied over time, with recent fluctuations leading to faster rotations. Days in 2025 are expected to be milliseconds shorter than usual, impacting precision systems like atomic clocks and GPS. The Moon's current position is accelerating Earth's rotation, prompting discussions about potential time adjustments.

According to reports, Earth's rotation is affected by natural factors, resulting in slight changes in day length. The upcoming shortest days in mid-2025 are attributed to the Moon's orbital position, which influences Earth's spin. This acceleration is temporary but reflects a broader trend in Earth's rotational history. To maintain time accuracy, the IERS may introduce a negative leap second for the first time around 2029.

Geophysicist Duncan Agnew notes that while the situation is significant, it is not alarming. The millisecond shifts have critical implications for precise timekeeping in various technologies, emphasizing the importance of monitoring Earth's rotation.

According to the source: Times of India.