Today’s Almanac
Your daily dose of holidays, words, weather & wisdom — updated every morning.
Question of the Day
What would happen if Earth’s rotation started to slow down?
Earth is already slowing down and has been doing so for billions of years. At the present time, our planet is slowing down by about .002 second per century. The slowing occurs mainly because of friction between solid earth and ocean tides. Earth’s loss of rotational energy is transferred to the Moon, which goes into a wider orbit, thus lengthening the time between successive Full Moons.
Word of the Day
Midsummer Day
Upcoming Holidays
- Sep 26 Johnny Appleseed Day
- Sep 26 Full Harvest Moon
Puzzle of the Day
On three legs I stand, And when taken in hand, My nose often points to the light. Inside I’m as black as any coal sack, But my outside is polished and bright. (1897) (What is being described?)
Candle snuffer
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About the Almanac
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