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About these units

Day (d)

A day represents a full rotation of the Earth relative to the Sun, traditionally measured as 24 hours. Although the day is deeply tied to astronomy, its exact length varies due to Earth's gravitational interactions with the Moon, tidal braking, and geophysical processes. The modern civil day uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), with occasional leap seconds added to compensate for subtle variations in Earth's rotation. This ensures that civil time remains aligned with the real solar day. Days are fundamental in cultural, religious, biological, and economic cycles. Sleep patterns, work-rest rhythms, calendars, and circadian biology all operate on daily cycles, making the day not just a unit of measurement but a cornerstone of human existence.

Second (Sidereal) (s (sidereal))

A sidereal second is 1/60 of a sidereal minute, equal to about 0.99727 solar seconds. While the difference seems small, it accumulates noticeably over long observing sessions. Sidereal seconds ensure that telescope mounts and tracking systems remain synchronized with the rotation of the celestial sphere. The distinction between solar and sidereal seconds underscores the complexity of Earth's rotational dynamics—reminding us that even "one second" depends on which cosmic frame of reference we choose.

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Day [d] ↔ Day (Sidereal) [d (sidereal)]
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Day [d] ↔ Hour (Sidereal) [h (sidereal)]
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Day [d] ↔ Second (Sidereal) [s (sidereal)]
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Day [d] ↔ Fortnight [fortnight]
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Day [d] ↔ Octennial [8 years]
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