Earth Is Now Rotating Faster Than Usual, Sets Record For Shortest Day Again

New Delhi: The Earth is rotating faster than its usual speed. Recently, on July 29, the Earth broke its record for the shortest day as it completed a full spin in less than its standard 24-hour rotation.

The scientists recorded planet's full spin was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than 24 hours. This, however, is not the only time it has quickened its pace.

According to the reports, back in 2020, the planet saw its shortest month that has ever been recorded since the 1960s. The shortest day of all time in 2020 was July 19, when the planet’s rotation was 1.47 milliseconds under 24 hours.

The next year, the planet continued to spin at a generally increased rate, but it did not break any records. However, according to Interesting Engineering (IE), a 50-year phase of shorter days may be starting right now.