What If Earth Suddenly Stopped Spinning? A Scientific Breakdown

Earth viewed from space illustrating a scenario in which the planet has stopped rotating.

Earth’s rotation is one of the most constant features of life. Every sunrise, every weather system, and every biological rhythm quietly depends on it. The planet turns once every twenty four hours, distributing sunlight, regulating temperature, and shaping atmospheric motion. Because this motion is so stable, it is easy to forget how deeply life depends … Read more