Longest Year 1972
Why Was 1972 the Longest Year Due to Leap Seconds?

Discover why 1972 was the longest year with two leap seconds added to keep atomic time in sync with Earth's irregular rotation.

24 Hours Question
Why Are There Not Exactly 24 Hours in a Day? Exploring Earth's Rotation

Discover why a day isn't always 24 hours due to Earth's rotation differences and adjustments like leap seconds.