The Economic Times

Moon going far from Earth: Scientists explain how it could bring longer days and end total solar eclipses

Moon moving farther from Earth: The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.83 centimetres per year, a change confirmed through decades of laser measurements. While insignificant over human timescales, scientists say the gradual recession could eventually lengthen Earth's days, weaken ocean tides and bring an end to total solar eclipses, with these effects unfolding over hundreds of millions of years.