Earth's Days to Lengthen to 25 Hours in 200 Million Years

Moon's Drift Causing Increase in Day Length

Study Reveals 25-Hour Days in Earth's Future

A recent study has discovered that the Moon's gradual drift away from Earth could result in days lasting 25 hours in approximately 200 million years.

The study, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, notes that the Moon's orbit is slowly increasing, causing it to drift away from Earth at a rate of 382 centimeters per year.

This movement alters the Earth's rotation, slowing it down over time. As a result, days on Earth are gradually becoming longer.

Around 14 billion years ago, a single Earth day lasted less than 13 hours. Over time, this duration has steadily increased, and the study suggests that it will continue to do so in the coming years.