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| Earth Spins On Its Axis In Less Than 24 Hours
Forum List | Follow Ups | Post Message | Back to Thread Topics Posted by Parry Norling/">Parry Norling on February 25, 2000 21:53:50 UTC |
Since the earth spins on its axis in slightly less than 24 hours, why do we not have a "leap minute" or "leap hour" every so often? Maybe I missed the last one? Exactly what is the period for a day's rotation? many thanks |
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