A stunning timelapse video of Earth completing an entire rotation as the day moves from the start to the end has been recorded by the Himawari-8 satellite and shared on social media which left the netizens marvelled.&nbsp;

The footage provides a breathtaking view of the rotation of the Earth in space within a few seconds.

The footage was shared on social media platform X by the account @wonderofscience. In the post, it was said that the full day’s rotation of the Earth has been captured in which the planet is seen seamlessly transitioning from daylight to darkness.

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The caption with the post read, “A day passing on planet Earth seen from 36,000 kilometres (22,000 miles) by the satellite Himawari-8."

The video was shot from an altitude of 36,000 kilometres and gives a stunning perspective of the daily cycle of Earth in which the sunlight was seen moving across the globe.&nbsp;

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At one point, the Sun was casting light on one side of the planet while the other side moved into shadow.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video</h2>

The viewers were left in awe because of the visual splendour as many people commented about seeing mesmerising cloud formations and how the video showed a stunning interplay of light and dark.

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"Earth is beautiful. Similar planet has not been found in the entire cosmos. Don’t let it get destroyed," commented a user, while reacting to the video.

"That's how fast it is?" another user said. 
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"Amazing to see the clouds forming. &nbsp;Only one of God's MANY beautiful creations," a third user commented.

"Wow! A day pass a lot quicker in space, doesn't it?" wrote a fourth user.&nbsp;

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A stunning timelapse video of Earth completing an entire rotation as the day moves from the start to the end has been recorded by the Himawari-8 satellite and shared on social media which left the netizens marvelled.

A stunning timelapse video of Earth completing an entire rotation as the day moves from the start to the end has been recorded by the Himawari-8 satellite and shared on social media which left the netizens marvelled. The footage provides a breathtaking view of the rotation of the Earth in space within a few seconds. The footage was shared on social media platform X by the account @wonderofscience. In the post, it was said that the full day’s rotation of the Earth has been captured in which the planet is seen seamlessly transitioning from daylight to darkness. Also Read: When continents shift on Earth, volcanoes erupt fountains of diamonds: Study The caption with the post read, “A day passing on planet Earth seen from 36,000 kilometres (22,000 miles) by the satellite Himawari-8." The video was shot from an altitude of 36,000 kilometres and gives a stunning perspective of the daily cycle of Earth in which the sunlight was seen moving across the globe. A day passing on planet Earth seen from 36,000 kilometers (22,000 miles) by the satellite Himawari-8. (Watch full screen) pic.twitter.com/CU6GU9AuEM — Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) August 27, 2024 × At one point, the Sun was casting light on one side of the planet while the other side moved into shadow. Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video The viewers were left in awe because of the visual splendour as many people commented about seeing mesmerising cloud formations and how the video showed a stunning interplay of light and dark. Watch: Earth slows down by 1.33 milliseconds "Earth is beautiful. Similar planet has not been found in the entire cosmos. Don’t let it get destroyed," commented a user, while reacting to the video. "That's how fast it is?" another user said. "Amazing to see the clouds forming. Only one of God's MANY beautiful creations," a third user commented. "Wow! A day pass a lot quicker in space, doesn't it?" wrote a fourth user. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Earth's completion of full rotation captured in stunning timelapse video

The rotation of Earth's inner core really has slowed down, a new study has confirmed, opening up questions about what's happening in the center of the planet and how we might be affected.

Earth's inner core rotation slowing down; deceleration of core confirmed: study

In a never-heard situation, global warming and melting of polar ice are slowing down the rotation of Earth and this can affect how time is measured.&nbsp;

In a study published on Wednesday (Mar 27), it was discovered that the melting of polar ice, which has been happening continuously due to climate change, has slowed down the spinning of Earth.&nbsp;

The study's author Duncan Agnew, who is a geophysicist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, said&nbsp;the rapid melting of ice on the poles changes where the mass of the Earth is concentrated.&nbsp;

In turn, the change affects the angular velocity of the planet as the presence of less solid ice at the poles will lead to more mass around the equator.&nbsp;

Speaking to NBC News, Thomas Herring, a professor of geophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who was not part of the new study said, “What you’re doing with the ice melt is you’re taking water that’s frozen solid in places like Antarctica and Greenland, and that frozen water is melting, and you move the fluids to other places on the planet. The water flows off towards the equator.”&nbsp;

The groundbreaking study has showcased how humans have been capable of doing something never thought was in control of humanity.&nbsp;

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“It’s kind of impressive, even to me, that we’ve done something that measurably changes how fast the Earth rotates. Things are happening that are unprecedented," Agnew said.&nbsp;

<h2>So, why will time stop in 2029?</h2>

It is universally known that an extra day gets added in the month of February once every four years, which is known as a leap year.&nbsp;

However, after every few years, a 'leap second' also gets added which is usually at the end of December or June.

This happens because the speed at which Earth spins around its axis slightly fluctuates, which means one complete rotation is not exactly one day.&nbsp;

However, after the study, Agnew has called for a 'negative' leap second, which is the deletion of a second for the first time in history.&nbsp;

The professor suggested that the negative leap second should occur in 2029 to account the for fast spinning of the Earth, however, he warned that that this can cause 'unprecedented' problems in smartphones and computers.&nbsp;

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"Extrapolating the trends for the core and other relevant phenomena to predict future Earth orientation shows that Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as now defined will require a negative discontinuity by 2029," said Professor Agnew, in his new paper.&nbsp;

"This will pose an unprecedented problem for computer network timing and may require changes in UTC to be made earlier than is planned," he added.&nbsp;

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the ultra-precise 'atomic clock' which keeps ticking continuously and precisely around the world.&nbsp;

However, these atomic clocks fail to align with the observed 'solar time', as per which every day is the representation of a single rotation of the Earth.

If the rotation of the Earth is not slowed by the melting ice, there will be a requirement of the negative leap second three years earlier in 2026, said Professor Agnew.&nbsp;

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In a never-heard situation, global warming and melting of polar ice are slowing down the rotation of Earth and this can affect how time is measured. In a study published on Wednesday (Mar 27), it was discovered that the melting of polar ice, which has been happening continuously due to climate change, has slowed down the spinning of Earth.

In a never-heard situation, global warming and melting of polar ice are slowing down the rotation of Earth and this can affect how time is measured. In a study published on Wednesday (Mar 27), it was discovered that the melting of polar ice, which has been happening continuously due to climate change, has slowed down the spinning of Earth. The study's author Duncan Agnew, who is a geophysicist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, said the rapid melting of ice on the poles changes where the mass of the Earth is concentrated. In turn, the change affects the angular velocity of the planet as the presence of less solid ice at the poles will lead to more mass around the equator. Speaking to NBC News, Thomas Herring, a professor of geophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who was not part of the new study said, “What you’re doing with the ice melt is you’re taking water that’s frozen solid in places like Antarctica and Greenland, and that frozen water is melting, and you move the fluids to other places on the planet. The water flows off towards the equator.” The groundbreaking study has showcased how humans have been capable of doing something never thought was in control of humanity. Also Read: Scientists plan to suck out water from Earth's atmosphere to fight climate change “It’s kind of impressive, even to me, that we’ve done something that measurably changes how fast the Earth rotates. Things are happening that are unprecedented," Agnew said. So, why will time stop in 2029? It is universally known that an extra day gets added in the month of February once every four years, which is known as a leap year. However, after every few years, a 'leap second' also gets added which is usually at the end of December or June. This happens because the speed at which Earth spins around its axis slightly fluctuates, which means one complete rotation is not exactly one day. However, after the study, Agnew has called for a 'negative' leap second, which is the deletion of a second for the first time in history. The professor suggested that the negative leap second should occur in 2029 to account the for fast spinning of the Earth, however, he warned that that this can cause 'unprecedented' problems in smartphones and computers. Watch: Gravitas: Asteroid flew past Earth in near miss "Extrapolating the trends for the core and other relevant phenomena to predict future Earth orientation shows that Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as now defined will require a negative discontinuity by 2029," said Professor Agnew, in his new paper. "This will pose an unprecedented problem for computer network timing and may require changes in UTC to be made earlier than is planned," he added. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the ultra-precise 'atomic clock' which keeps ticking continuously and precisely around the world. However, these atomic clocks fail to align with the observed 'solar time', as per which every day is the representation of a single rotation of the Earth. If the rotation of the Earth is not slowed by the melting ice, there will be a requirement of the negative leap second three years earlier in 2026, said Professor Agnew. (With inputs from agencies)

Time will stop in 2029? Melting polar ice slows Earth's rotation, scientists warn...

Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of Mars' rotation to date, unravelling the planet's enigmatic "wobble" caused by its molten core's dynamic movements.

This remarkable insight also revealed an unexpected acceleration in Mars' rotation, presenting a complex situation&nbsp;for researchers trying to find out the underlying causes behind it.

<h2>InSight lander: A witness to Mars' intricacies</h2>

The catalyst for this groundbreaking discovery was NASA's InSight lander, which spent a four-year tenure on the Martian surface before its power reserves depleted in December 2022.

During its mission, the lander collected invaluable data that offered a deeper understanding of Mars' intricate internal dynamics.

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<h2>Rotation and interior structure experiment (RISE)</h2>

Published in the <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06150-0.epdf?sharing_token=bzW3WFMTFPlbiQSKOZXeC9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0Nu8518zKsaArvLAESaO3RedjZzSDEypmtF_MXsjctromAsjzAzRQatHLvozmIBx71q8y3Lck5HJOrfjhLieO8H2zMXYhMOGcJeJiTrbGgvo4hiV2DCDVboMBx3Rt3P3XA%3D">journal Nature</a>, a study led by researchers harnessed data from the InSight lander's Rotation and Interior Structure Experiment (RISE).

This analytical approach unveiled a startling revelation that&nbsp;Mars' rotation is undergoing an acceleration of approximately 4 milliarcseconds per year.

Despite its subtlety, this acceleration perplexes scientists, leaving them&nbsp;grappling&nbsp;with the mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

In the quest to figure out&nbsp;the cause behind Mars' acceleration, researchers have put forth several hypotheses.

<h2>But, why is Mars spinning faster?</h2>

Among these, the accumulation of ice on the polar caps and the concept of post-glacial rebound, wherein previously ice-covered landmasses rise due to released pressure, have been suggested.

This alteration in the planet's mass distribution could potentially trigger acceleration&nbsp;akin to an ice skater varying their spin speed by altering their arm position.

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The Doppler effect, the phenomenon that causes an ambulance's siren pitch to change as it approaches or moves away, underpins a crucial aspect of this research.

Astronomers ingeniously employed this principle to gauge Mars' rotation speed. Using the Deep Space Network, scientists sent a radio signal to the InSight lander.

The signal was reflected back by the RISE instrument's radio transponder and antennae. By scrutinising minute alterations in frequency, known as Doppler shift, caused by the lander's motion, scientists could accurately deduce the planet's rotational velocity.

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Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of Mars' rotation to date, unravelling the planet's enigmatic "wobble" caused by its molten core's dynamic movements.

Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of Mars' rotation to date, unravelling the planet's enigmatic "wobble" caused by its molten core's dynamic movements. This remarkable insight also revealed an unexpected acceleration in Mars' rotation, presenting a complex situation for researchers trying to find out the underlying causes behind it. InSight lander: A witness to Mars' intricacies The catalyst for this groundbreaking discovery was NASA's InSight lander, which spent a four-year tenure on the Martian surface before its power reserves depleted in December 2022. During its mission, the lander collected invaluable data that offered a deeper understanding of Mars' intricate internal dynamics. Also read | Beyond the stars: What is NASA's protocol for astronauts who die in space? Rotation and interior structure experiment (RISE) Published in the journal Nature, a study led by researchers harnessed data from the InSight lander's Rotation and Interior Structure Experiment (RISE). This analytical approach unveiled a startling revelation that Mars' rotation is undergoing an acceleration of approximately 4 milliarcseconds per year. Despite its subtlety, this acceleration perplexes scientists, leaving them grappling with the mechanisms behind this phenomenon. In the quest to figure out the cause behind Mars' acceleration, researchers have put forth several hypotheses. But, why is Mars spinning faster? Among these, the accumulation of ice on the polar caps and the concept of post-glacial rebound, wherein previously ice-covered landmasses rise due to released pressure, have been suggested. This alteration in the planet's mass distribution could potentially trigger acceleration akin to an ice skater varying their spin speed by altering their arm position. Also watch | These pictures of Earth from Mars show there's no 'Planet B' for us The Doppler effect, the phenomenon that causes an ambulance's siren pitch to change as it approaches or moves away, underpins a crucial aspect of this research. Astronomers ingeniously employed this principle to gauge Mars' rotation speed. Using the Deep Space Network, scientists sent a radio signal to the InSight lander. The signal was reflected back by the RISE instrument's radio transponder and antennae. By scrutinising minute alterations in frequency, known as Doppler shift, caused by the lander's motion, scientists could accurately deduce the planet's rotational velocity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mars' timepiece tinkered? NASA discovers faster spin, shorter days on red planet

The Earth's inner core appears to have recently slowed its rotation. The heart of the planet now rotates at a slightly more sluggish rate than the layers above.

Why has the Earth's spinning inner core slowed down compared to the surface?

Scientists have claimed that days on earth are getting longer but they have not found any concrete reason behind the phenomenon. The observation came as a surprise as June 2022 saw the shortest day in almost half a century. With the Earth’s rotation around its axis speeding up in the past few decades, the days were supposed to get shorter with time. However, the trend seems to have reversed once again and from 2020, steady rise in the length of days was observed by the scientists.

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The length of a day has a number of significant implications – ranging from how time is measured to various modern technologies like GPS. As a result, scientists are trying to find the reasons behind this sudden change and how the trend completely changed despite the speed of the planet’s rotation.

According to the study, the main reason behind the slowing down of Earth’s rotation is friction. With the effects of the friction taking place over millions of years, the rotation of the axis has slowed down and as a result, it has added around 2.3 milliseconds to the length of each day every century.

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While climate change also had an effect on the rotation, the scientists found that the impact was not that significant, and the tidal changes have increased the length of day by up to a millisecond.

With the study going public, a number of people have been asking for a "negative leap second" in order to balance out the increase but no such request was considered by the authorities.

Scientists have claimed that days on earth are getting longer but they have not found any concrete reason behind the phenomenon. The observation came as a surprise as June 2022 saw the shortest day in almost half a century.

Scientists have claimed that days on earth are getting longer but they have not found any concrete reason behind the phenomenon. The observation came as a surprise as June 2022 saw the shortest day in almost half a century. With the Earth’s rotation around its axis speeding up in the past few decades, the days were supposed to get shorter with time. However, the trend seems to have reversed once again and from 2020, steady rise in the length of days was observed by the scientists. Also read | In a major victory for Biden, Senate passes $750bn healthcare & climate bill The length of a day has a number of significant implications – ranging from how time is measured to various modern technologies like GPS. As a result, scientists are trying to find the reasons behind this sudden change and how the trend completely changed despite the speed of the planet’s rotation. According to the study, the main reason behind the slowing down of Earth’s rotation is friction. With the effects of the friction taking place over millions of years, the rotation of the axis has slowed down and as a result, it has added around 2.3 milliseconds to the length of each day every century. Also read | Search engine giant Baidu obtains permit to operate fully driverless robotaxi services in China While climate change also had an effect on the rotation, the scientists found that the impact was not that significant, and the tidal changes have increased the length of day by up to a millisecond. With the study going public, a number of people have been asking for a "negative leap second" in order to balance out the increase but no such request was considered by the authorities.

Earth's days mysteriously getting longer; scientists struggle to find reason

Our Earth has begun spinning faster. On July 29, it completed a full spin in less than 24 hours. What does this mean? Should you be worried? Palki Sharma brings you report.

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