Will it Ever End? 2016 to Gain an Extra Second
December 31, 2016 · Earth / Weather Changes · 0 Comments
The year 2016, full of political upheaval, celebrity death and an unusual amount of general misfortune, will add an extra second of suffering to compensate for the slowing rotation of the Earth. Countries like Ireland, Iceland, Britain and some West African nations that use Coordinated Universal Time will add the extra second onto the year’s last minute, making the year’s … Continue reading
‘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
