‘Leap Second’ to Be Added on New Year’s Eve This Year To Compensate For Slowing Earth

A “leap second” will be added to the world’s official clocks on Dec. 31, 2016, to accommodate Earth’s gradually slowing rotation. Revelers will get to celebrate New Year’s Eve for a tiny bit longer than usual this year. A “leap second” will be added to the world’s official clocks on Dec. 31 at 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds … Continue reading →