Scientists Explain Why Earth's Day Length Changes Slowly

Scientists Explain Why Earth's Day Length Changes Slowly

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Scientists have long observed that the length of a day on Earth is not constant, with slight fluctuations in the planet's rotation speed recorded over several decades. These changes are typically only a few milliseconds and go unnoticed by people. The recent discovery sheds light on the reasons behind these slow variations in day length.

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