Social media did what it does best this week and took a wild left. A TikTok video spreading fast across the internet claimed that Earth is set to lose gravity for seven whole seconds on August 12, 2026. According to the post, NASA is allegedly gearing up for this chaos with a secret multibillion dollar operation called Project Anchor. The video even dropped a specific date and budget which of course made folks clutch their pearls and hit the repost button on platforms like X and Instagram.
Here is the part where science gently but firmly taps the mic. Scientists and astronomers say the claim is flat out false. NASA has publicly denied any such project and explained that Earth’s gravity is tied to its mass. It is not a light switch that can just flick off for a few seconds. Experts also confirmed that the only real astronomical event happening on August 12, 2026 is a total solar eclipse visible from parts of Europe and the Arctic. Beautiful to watch. Absolutely zero impact on gravity.
Fact checkers say this viral moment is yet another reminder of how fast misinformation can move when it sounds dramatic enough. Before panicking about floating into space, experts urge people to verify scientific claims with credible sources. Vibe Culture Daily will always keep it cute but correct.
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