Why time moves faster on the Moon
Published On : 2024-12-02T23:31:50+0530 [ IST ] |
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A recent study has revealed that time actually moves faster on the Moon than it does on Earth. This discovery based on Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity could have major consequences for future space missions especially as NASA prepares the return of astronauts to the
Why does time run faster on the Moon?
According to the study the main reason time runs faster on the Moon is because the Moon has weaker gravity than Earth. Einstein’s theory states that time moves slower in stronger gravitational fields and faster in weaker ones. Since the Moon's gravity is only about one-sixth of Earth's, time moves a bit
How did scientists discover this?
The study was published in the Astronomical Journal by Bijunath Patla and Neil Ashby from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). According to the data presented by various online media sources they used Einstein’s theory of general relativity to calculate how time is affected by
Why is this important for future space missions?
56 microseconds sounds like a tiny difference but it could have big consequences for future space missions. NASA’s Artemis program, which is planning to return humans to the Moon, will need precise timing to keep everything running smoothly.
In space small timing differences can add up over time and affect significant things like the navigation systems of the spacecraft and the syncing of data between Earth and the Moon. So scientists need to justify the fact that time moves faster on the Moon
Coordinating time between Earth and Moon
Keeping in mind this time difference the authors of the study suggest creating a ‘Coordinated Lunar Time’ (LTC) system. As mentioned by online media sources this would be a standard time system for the Moon very similar to how we use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
NASA and other government agencies are consistently working on a plan to match time on the Moon with Earth time by 2026. This is believed to significantly help with moon bases, spacecraft and communication between Earth and
Besides landing astronauts on the Moon the Artemis mission also includes establishing a permanent human presence. Lunar bases will be constructed where people live and work as well as lunar transit systems that transport humans and cargo across the face of the
As per the reports for all this long-term planning to work everything on the Moon has to be perfectly coordinated. Proper timekeeping will be significant for these systems and their operation. The recent study on time stretching shows how important it is to consider the relationship between gravity and time while planning
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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A recent study has revealed that time actually moves faster on the Moon than it does on Earth. This discovery based on Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity could have major consequences f
