Is a Day Actually 24 Hours? The Theories and Our Perception

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The discussion centers on the perception of a 24-hour day and its actual duration, highlighting that days are gradually lengthening due to Earth's rotational slowdown. Historical references indicate that during the Jurassic period, a day was approximately 23 hours long. Theories such as those presented on Time Cube and Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy provide insights into the complexities of time measurement and its evolution over geological periods.

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Erdem
according to these theories; I believe every following day a day is becomming shorter. but we don't feel it.
 
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There are actually 4 simulataneous 24-hour days:

http://www.timecube.com/

On a serious note, the days are getting longer as the Earth 'slows down', If I remember correctly during the jurassic period one day was only 23 hours long.
 
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