10 h. ago Today will be the shortest day in history as Earth's rotation unexpectedly speeds up

July 9 could be the shortest day of your life as the Earth's accelerating rotation is expected to make today fly by quicker than ever before.

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21 h. ago Shortest day in history set for TOMORROW as Earth's rotation unexpectedly speeds up

July 9 may be one of the shortest days of your life as the Earth's accelerating rotation is expected to make tomorrow fly by quicker than ever before.

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6 d. ago Scientist warns shortest day in history is coming in WEEKS as Earth's rotation unexpectedly speeds up

A scientist has warned that Earth's rotation is unexpectedly accelerating, leading to the shortest day in history. Graham Jones, an astrophysicist, predicted this could occur in this summer.

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2 w. ago King Charles pays tribute to 'resilience' of Antarctic research scientists

King Charles has recorded a personal message for Antarctic researchers as the southern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year.

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2 w. ago Swimmers’ annual nude plunge into chilly Tasmanian river marks the winter solstice – and Dark Mofo’s revival

Thousands took to the frigid waters amid shrieks and yells to mark the end of the restored annual festival, which had run lean in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSwimmers have stripped off and raced into chilly waters on the shortest day of the year.Wearing nothing but red swim caps, 3,000 courageous souls took the annual nude sunrise plunge into Hobart’s River Derwent to mark the winter solstice. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year

The Northern Hemisphere has reached its peak sunshine, marking the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. Conversely, for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it signifies the shortest day and the onset of winter.

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2 w. ago Royal Ascot bookie loses £367,000 after five favourites win on Ladies Day

Star Sports described it as ‘a black, black day’ which started with the shortest priced favourite of the week, Charles Darwin, landing the first race

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2 w. ago Astrologer reveals what the summer solstice means for your star sign

The summer solstice takes place in the UK on 21 June and carries the most daylight hours of any other in the year, making in the longest day and shortest night in the calendar.

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