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A study report states that the Moon is moving away from the Earth at about 3.8 centimeters per year, which will have a very real effect on the length of the day on our planet and according to the study report, after that the day will be 25 hours instead of 24 hours. This research has suggested that our natural satellite i.e. the Moon is slowly moving away from the Earth. This research is based on careful scientific observation and analysis.
The day on Earth used to be 18 hours earlier
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on the rock from a 90 million year old structure to find out what difference the Moon’s gradual separation from the Earth would make. The study states that the Moon is moving away from the Earth at about 3.8 centimeters per year, ultimately, this will result in the day on Earth being up to 25 hours, not 24, in 200 million years. This study also shows that 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth was a little over 18 hours.
What did geoscientists say
The main reason for this phenomenon is the gravitational forces between the Earth and the moon. Stephen Meyers, a professor of geology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said, “As the moon moves away from us, the Earth becomes like a spinning skater that slows down as it spreads its arms.” He said, “We want to study billions of years old rocks in a way that is similar to the study of modern geologic processes.”
Moon and Earth relationship
The moon moving away from the Earth is not a new discovery; it has been known for decades. However, the University of Wisconsin-Madison study delves deeper into the historical and geological context of this phenomenon. By examining ancient geological structures and sediment layers, researchers have traced the history of the Earth-Moon system over billions of years. Their findings show that the current retreat rate of the moon is relatively stable, but it has fluctuated over geological timeframes due to various factors, including the Earth’s rotation speed and continental drift.
