The Earth gravity conspiracy has taken social media by storm after a viral claim suggested that the planet would temporarily lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12 at exactly 14:33 GMT. According to the bizarre theory, the event could lead to millions of deaths worldwide, as people would supposedly fall or be flung into the air. The alarming claim quickly gained traction online, prompting NASA to step in and address the rumours.
The conspiracy alleged that the phenomenon was linked to a secret NASA initiative known as “Project Anchor”, claiming the space agency was aware of the impending disaster but chose to keep it hidden from the public. Some posts even claimed that NASA had allocated a massive budget to prepare for the alleged event, fueling further speculation and panic.
In response, NASA categorically denied the claims, stating that there is no scientific basis for the idea that Earth could suddenly lose its gravity. The agency emphasized that such theories reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of physics. Gravity, NASA explained, is determined by the Earth’s mass, not by secret projects or timed cosmic events.
A NASA spokesperson, quoted by fact-checking platform Snopes, clarified that the Earth cannot simply switch off gravity for a few seconds. For gravity to disappear, the planet would have to lose its entire mass, including its core, mantle, crust, atmosphere, and oceans, which is physically impossible. NASA stressed that no known natural or artificial process could cause such an occurrence.
Despite the official clarification, conspiracy theorists remained unconvinced. Some users questioned why the rumour included a specific date, project name, and alleged budget, suggesting these details added credibility. Claims circulated that the so-called Program Anchor carried a budget of nearly $89 billion, although no evidence was provided to support this figure.
Experts warn that such viral misinformation can spread fear unnecessarily and distract from honest scientific discussions. NASA urged the public to rely on credible sources and verified scientific information rather than social media speculation.
In the end, the so-called gravity loss prediction has been firmly debunked, with scientists reaffirming that Earth’s gravity remains stable, predictable, and not at risk of vanishing on any future date.
