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The Leap Second Has Been Canceled

The Leap Second Has Been Canceled
NYT Science Friday 16 October 2026, 20:13 UTC By K. R. Callaway 1 min read
Key Points

Earth’s rotation subtly changes the length of the day. Now our clocks won’t change with it — at least not for a very long time.

Earth’s rotation subtly changes the length of the day. Now our clocks won’t change with it — at least not for a very long time.
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