Tuesday might be shorter than 24 hours, according to scientists

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - No one will even notice, but Tuesday is predicted to be slightly less than 24 hours, by more than one millisecond.

Scientists say the reason is Earth is spinning faster, likely due to changes in the Earth's liquid core and atmospheric influences.

Shorter days have occurred a few times this year already. The shortest day of this year, so far, was July 10.

The shortest day ever was July 5 of last year by 1.66 milliseconds.

The discrepancies, though marginal, could eventually affect computers, satellites and telecommunications that rely on precise timekeeping.

For the recordkeepers out there: Officially, August 5 is predicted to be shorter by 1.34 milliseconds.