EPISODE · Nov 7, 2023 · 3 MIN
Moon Week: The Earth’s Rotation Is Slowing, Thanks To The Moon
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
This week we're replaying some of our favorite past episodes about Earth's number one satellite. In this episode from March 2020, we look at a research project that shows Earth days used to be about a half-hour shorter than they are now, mostly because of the moon. Plus: in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the National Shag Dance Championships are getting underway. How Long Until The Moon Slows The Earth To A 25 Hour Day? (Forbes) Days on Earth Used to Be 30 Minutes Shorter, Ancient Shell Suggests (Gizmodo) National Shag Dance Championships There's never a bad time to back Cool Weird Awesome on Patreon
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This week we're replaying some of our favorite past episodes about Earth's number one satellite. In this episode from March 2020, we look at a research project that shows Earth days used to be about a half-hour shorter than they are now, mostly because of the moon. Plus: in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the National Shag Dance Championships are getting underway. How Long Until The Moon Slows The Earth To A 25 Hour Day? (Forbes) Days on Earth Used to Be 30 Minutes Shorter, Ancient Shell Suggests (Gizmodo) National Shag Dance Championships There's never a bad time to back Cool Weird Awesome on Patreon
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