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In regards to this aspect of timekeeping, AIUI the earth's rotation is nearly constant. The 16 minute difference is caused primarily by our orbit not being circ
by deathanatos 3y ago
In regards to this aspect of timekeeping, AIUI the earth's rotation is nearly constant. The 16 minute difference is caused primarily by our orbit not being circular. (And to a degree, according to Wikipedia[1], the axial tilt.)
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_time https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_time