Earth’s rotation will mysteriously speed up TOMORROW as scientists contemplate unprecedented move

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By STACY LIBERATORE, U.S. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

Published: 16:49 EDT, 4 August 2025 | Updated: 08:03 EDT, 5 August 2025

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Scientists have warned that Earth’s rotation is set to speed up on Tuesday, resulting in one of the shortest days in recorded history. The change, driven by the moon’s gravitational pull, will cause the planet to spin slightly faster at its poles, shaving 1.25 milliseconds off the usual 24-hour day. While the shift is too small for humans to notice, experts said the long-term implications could be catastrophic.