EARTH is set to have three unexpectedly shorter than average days in the coming weeks – and it’s taken scientists by surprise ...

The International Rotation and Reference Systems Service found that July 9, July 22, and August 5 will be victims of the time ...

In July and August, the Earth's rotation is expected to speed up, making days slightly shorter, particularly on July 9, July 22, and August 5.

Scientists have long agreed this event was triggered by a sudden surge in greenhouse gases which resulted in an intense and ...

The Timeanddate.com report mentioned that the Moon will be around its maximum distance from Earth's equator on the three ...

There are huge, invisible structures in the ionosphere that are high above the surface of the Earth. These structures are called equatorial plasma bubbles (EPBs). These turbulent areas of low-density ...

Our planet is going to spin a little faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, thanks to the moon’s distance from the equator.

We see some of our hottest temps when Earth is furthest from the Sun (aphelion) and coolest at the closest to the Sun ...

The molten rock was hot enough to melt the surrounding rocks and release massive amounts of carbon dioxide into Earth's ...

Discover how Oman's unique equatorial position and developing infrastructure are making it a key player in the global space ...

Finally, the Earth moves a little bit beyond one complete revolution, so the stick again points towards the sun for a second ...

As well as the equator having lower gravity, Earth's spin is faster there, giving rockets an extra boost when launched from the line. Today, the equator passes through 13 countries.