2029 may see Earth's accelerating rotation causing a "negative leap second" in timekeeping.
For the first time, world timekeepers may need to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in a few years due to Earth's faster rotation. A study published in Nature suggests that Earth's rotation is accelerating, potentially causing a "negative leap second" by 2029. This would be an unprecedented situation, as the planet's rotation has not previously impacted timekeeping in such a manner.
March 27, 2024
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