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July 9 may be the shortest day ever in history, scientists say. How much time will we lose?
According to Time and Date, a website that tracks time and time zones, the current record holder for the shortest day on record was July 5, 2024, which was 1.66 milliseconds shorter than 24 hours. Each year since 2020 has seen a new shortest day on record.
Why July 9 will likely be one of the shortest days in recorded history
So far, the shortest day ever recorded was July 5, 2024, when Earth rotated 1.66 milliseconds faster than usual. This year, scientists predict three shorter days in July and August. On July 9, the day is expected to be 1.30 milliseconds shorter, followed by an even shorter -1.38 milliseconds on July 22 and a -1.51 milliseconds on Aug. 5.
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