Will we float away and lose Earth's gravity for seven seconds on August 12th?
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The past few weeks have witnessed a wave of controversy following the spread of posts claiming that Earth will temporarily lose its gravity for seven seconds on August 12th.
Rumors have swept across social media platforms in recent weeks, claiming that Earth will lose its gravity for a full seven seconds on August 12, 2026, sparking concern and curiosity among users.
Some of these claims went so far as to describe the event as potentially causing a "global catastrophe," while videos and posts suggested that NASA had prepared for this through an alleged secret program called "Project Anchor."
A NASA spokesperson clarified that Earth's gravitational force depends on the Earth's mass itself, which includes the mass of its core, mantle, crust, oceans, and atmosphere. Losing gravity would mean losing this mass, which is not only unlikely but scientifically impossible without a catastrophic event requiring the disappearance of a significant portion of the planet's mass.
What will actually happen on August 12?
In the same context, agency officials confirmed that what will occur on August 12 is a solar eclipse, visible in regions around the world stretching from the Arctic to Spain.
It is worth noting that a solar eclipse occurs when the moon aligns between the Earth and the sun, partially or completely blocking its light from view. This phenomenon is entirely natural.