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Earth’s Days Lengthening? Moon’s Orbit & Day Length

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Is Earth’s Day Getting Longer? The Moon’s Retreat and Its Impact For millennia, the moon has been a constant companion to Earth, influencing our tides, stabilizing our climate, and illuminating our nights. But this celestial partnership isn’t static. The moon is slowly, inexorably drifting away from our planet – approximately 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) per … Read more

Fastest Asteroid Spin: 710m Rock Breaks Records

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Record-Breaking Asteroid Spins at Unprecedented Speed Astronomers have identified an asteroid, designated 2023 FW13, exhibiting an extraordinarily rapid rotational period, shattering previous records. The discovery, made possible by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s ongoing survey, challenges existing models of asteroid dynamics and raises questions about the forces governing these celestial bodies. The asteroid, measuring approximately … Read more

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