At exactly 15:17 UHT, it’s time for you to bust out that standing back somersault.
Due to the Jovian-Plutonian gravitational effect relative gravity on Earth will be 1.74% less than normal. In fact this is the lowest gravitational pull since 1 April 1976.
This phenomenon was first reported by respected English astronomer Patrick Moore.
As Pluto passes behind Jupiter, the combination of the two planets’ gravitation will slightly but noticeably decrease gravity on Earth. If you jump into the air at that exact moment, you will feel a “floating sensation”.
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Funny… but dangerous? How many people will hurt themselves trying a feat they shouldn’t be trying?
Apologies but UHT?? What time zone is this?
Good try, Rick. Got a couple…
is april 1st … right?
I doubt a 1.74% decrease will be enough to convince anyone to try to “learn” back tuck today.
April Fools
Of course, this only applies to the side closest to Jupiter and Pluto, which then happens to be Around New Zealand. The other side (around England) would have a reverse effect and be upt to 1.74 heaver, not lighter. Simple Physics for 4-1-2010 at 15:17 UHT.
Also, the same effect will cause higher tides around NZ so surfing should be much better there today on the bigger waves yet feeling lighter giving more hang time.
Darn it! I thought I was losing weight! Damn you science!!!
And with that, I will go look up gullible in the dictionary.
Funny, we have been having higher than usual tides just lately….
Damn. Now that this event is past, I’m feeling heavier again. Or maybe it’s the extra chocolate Easter eggs my friend shared with me. Mmmmm. Nope, must be the Jupiter-Pluto effect!
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