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NASA Explains Why June 30 Gets an Extra Second

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Today, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 will get an extra second, or also called leap second. The folks at NASA are the right people to explain why today is longer.“Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing down a...

Winter Solstice Tonight Could be the Longest in the Earth’s History

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Every year, on the nights of 21st and 22nd December, the Earth just revolves around its axis a little bit slower. This phenomenon leads the residents of the Northern Hemisphere to experience the...