The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth, and scientists can measure every inch
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2026, 18:17 (IST)
Our Moon is slowly drifting away, a subtle cosmic dance revealing Earth's ancient secrets. Scientists study this gradual separation, which has lengthened our days over billions of years. Fossilized shells show that 70 million years ago, days were shorter, proving tidal forces have reshaped our planet's rotation and our moon's orbit.