A recent claim suggesting that the Earth would experience a temporary loss of gravity on August 12 at 14:33 GMT has been debunked by NASA. The theory, originating from a document called ‘Project Anchor’ allegedly leaked from NASA in November 2024, circulated on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. The proponents of this theory warned of catastrophic consequences, predicting up to 60 million deaths as a result of people falling to the ground.
Despite the online buzz surrounding this theory, NASA intervened to dispel the misinformation. According to a spokesperson for the space agency, the Earth’s gravity is solely determined by its mass, and any alteration in gravity would require a change in the Earth’s mass, which is not expected to occur on August 12, 2026.
This unfounded prediction is not the only alarming forecast for the year 2026. People have turned to historical figures like Nostradamus for insights into what the future holds. While Nostradamus did not make specific predictions for this year, interpretations of his writings have led some to believe in ominous events, such as the assassination of a prominent figure or the outbreak of a military conflict.
In one of his quatrains, Nostradamus mentioned a scenario involving naval warfare, which some speculate could relate to tensions in the South China Sea. However, these interpretations remain speculative with no concrete confirmation.