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Why time ticks faster on the moon.
- Source :
- New Scientist; 7/6/2024, Vol. 263 Issue 3498, p12-12, 2/3p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- NASA is working to establish a time zone for the moon to aid in lunar exploration. Time on the moon has been calculated to tick 57 millionths of a second faster than on Earth due to the moon's lower gravity. This difference in time could be crucial for navigation and landing on the moon. NASA has been tasked with creating a Coordinated Lunar Time by the end of 2026, and they have already calculated the flow of time on the moon's surface. The establishment of a lunar time zone will involve collaboration with international organizations and individual countries interested in lunar exploration. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- MOON
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 263
- Issue :
- 3498
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 178223086