Every 24 hours, the Earth rotates on its axis. This gives us the impression of a rising and setting sun, and it’s an event that goes largely unnoticed by us 364 days of the year. However, there is one day of the year when everyone should pay attention to the Earth’s rotation, and that day is Earth’s Rotation Day.

On this holiday, everyone is expected to not only pay better attention to the Earth’s rotation but also take a few moments out of their time to learn more about it. So, mark January 8th on your calendar and remember to spend this day giving thanks to Mother Earth for each day.

The History of Earth’s Rotation Day

We’re unsure exactly when this holiday was created, but we do know that it has been around for a while. Another thing that we know is that this holiday commemorates the day when a French physicist named Léon Foucault demonstrated that the Earth rotates on an axis in 1851.

Interesting Facts About Earth

Since we’re celebrating a holiday dedicated to the Earth’s rotation, we thought it might be appropriate to give everyone some facts about Earth. So, we scoured the World Wide Web and came up with the following tidbits of knowledge.

• Earth is the only planet in the Solar System with plate tectonics.
• Earth is made up of mostly iron, oxygen, and silicon.
• Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water.
• The Earth’s molten iron core creates a protective magnetic field.
• Without Earth’s magnetic field, the survival of life on the planet would be impossible.

Observing Earth’s Rotation Day

Take a few moments to learn more about the Earth’s rotation on this holiday. Visit your local science museum and see exhibits of Foucault’s Pendulum, or simply look up the information on the Internet. While you’re observing this holiday, spread the love for it by posting on social media using the hashtag #EarthsRotationDay. Let everyone join in on the fun.