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No More Leap Seconds: Timekeeping Changes!

From EarthSky · October 16, 2026
No More Leap Seconds: Timekeeping Changes!

The world’s timekeepers have announced that starting in May 2027, leap seconds will no longer be added to our clocks. Leap seconds are extra seconds added to keep our clocks in sync with the Earth's rotation. This change will help simplify timekeeping around the world. It’s an interesting development that shows how we manage time and how science can change our daily lives.

Based on reporting from EarthSky. Read the original story →