Earth’s Spin Speeds Up: A Second Could Be Lost

July 23, 2025: For the first time in history, global timekeepers are contemplating a “negative leap second,” meaning one second could be deducted from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This unprecedented move is being considered because the Earth‘s rotation is accelerating, with some days recently measuring more than a millisecond shorter than the usual 24 hours. … Continue reading Earth’s Spin Speeds Up: A Second Could Be Lost