No, Earth will not lose gravity for seven seconds - KCRA
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A viral claim insists a leaked NASA document proves Earth loses gravity for seven seconds on Aug. 12, 2026 — so why do people keep sharing it?
Illusory Truth EffectAppeal to False AuthorityMisinformation DiffusionProportionality Bias
Theory Briefing
- A conspiracy theory names a precise date — Aug. 12, 2026 — and a precise duration of seven seconds for a total loss of Earth's gravity.
- The claim rests on an alleged leaked NASA document, lending it a veneer of institutional authority it doesn't actually have.
- Specificity (an exact date, a named agency, a countdown) makes false claims feel more credible and harder to dismiss offhand.
- Debunkers note gravity is a constant product of Earth's mass, not something that can switch off like a light.