Equatorial acceleration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005413",
  "term": "Equatorial acceleration",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The observed phenomenon where the rotational velocity of a celestial body's surface is greater at the equator than at higher latitudes. This differential rotation is prominent in the Sun and gas giants, and it influences atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns on Earth, though Earth's solid surface rotates uniformly. The Sun's equator rotates in about 25 days, while its poles take over 30 days.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/equatorial-acceleration/"
}