Tuesday, July 22, is expected to be the second of three days in 2025 where more than a millisecond could be shaved off the day due to Earth's rotation

Tuesday, July 22 will be the second-shortest day of the year, as Earth completes a full rotation in less time than usual. The planet on Tuesday will experience a shorter rotation than the typical 24 hours, though not by much: 1.34 milliseconds less than usual, according to Timeanddate.com.

Yes, you read that correctly, earth experienced a shorter day on Tuesday, spinning about 1.34 milliseconds faster than it’s typical 24-hour rotation.