Articles for tag: Astronomy, Lunar Drift, Solar System, The Moon, Tidal Forces

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The Moon Is Slowly Leaving Us (By 3.8 cm Each Year!)

Suhail Ahmed

You can’t feel it when you step outside at night, but the Moon is quietly drifting away from Earth, retreating by a thumb’s width every year. That tiny shift hides a sweeping story about tides, time, and the fragile geometry that makes total solar eclipses possible. Scientists have pinned down this recession with millimeter precision, ...

Why The Moon Is Slowly Making Earth's Days Longer

Why The Moon Is Slowly Making Earth’s Days Longer

Jan Otte

Have you ever wondered why we occasionally need to add leap seconds to our clocks? The answer lies in a cosmic dance that has been playing out for billions of years. The Moon, our celestial companion, is quietly stealing time from Earth’s rotation, making our days gradually longer. This isn’t some science fiction fantasy but ...