Seven-Second Gravity Blackout Claim Debunked Ahead of 2026 Eclipse
Seven-Second Gravity Blackout Claim Debunked Ahead of 2026 Eclipse
US · Published Jan 14, 2026
Viral claims of a seven-second gravity blackout in 2026 due to a NASA experiment are false.
Solar eclipses do not affect Earth's gravity, and NASA has no project called 'Operation Anchor'.
The rumor is a recycled hoax fueled by misinformation and amplified by social media.
Seven-second gravity blackout claim is false
A viral post claiming that Earth will experience a seven-second gravity blackout on August 12, 2026, due to a secret NASA experiment coinciding with a solar eclipse has been debunked by scientists. The claim, which has spread rapidly on social media, alleges that NASA's "Operation Anchor" will temporarily switch off gravity during the eclipse. However, experts confirm that this is entirely false.
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