Earth’s rotation

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Sun's pull on Earth's atmosphere key in restricting Earth's day length, study finds

The moon's gravitational pull continues to slow down our planet's rotation since it was first formed and the tides induced by the Sun's gravity tend to speed up Earth's rotation, countering the slowing down effect

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Jul 06, 2023 16:56 IST 2 Min read
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