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The leap second era ends in 2026

After more than five decades, the leap second era is officially drawing to a close in 2026. Introduced in 1972, leap seconds have helped keep atomic clocks aligned with Earth’s sometimes uneven rotation. Their departure means clocks will keep ticking without these occasional adjustments to match the planet’s spin. It’s a fascinating shift in how science and technology keep our global time in sync.
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