Time authorities to vote on ending leap seconds in UTC

Time authorities to vote on ending leap seconds in UTC

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A proposal is set for a vote by timekeeping authorities that would allow Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to drift up to an hour from Earth's rotation. This change aims to prevent the need for leap seconds, which currently require complex adjustments in computer systems. The decision could impact how time is measured and maintained for centuries.

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