A Day in the Life Used to Be 17 Hours

The Moon was a lot closer to Earth 2.46 billion years ago, and the shorter distance contributed to shorter days.

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Published in:Eos (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2022-11, Vol.103
Main Author: Shepherd, Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The Moon was a lot closer to Earth 2.46 billion years ago, and the shorter distance contributed to shorter days.
ISSN:2324-9250
DOI:10.1029/2022EO220524