Time on Moon Moves 57 Millionths of a Second Faster than Earth: NASA Study
Scientists have delved into the intricate details of lunar time, uncovering that the Moon moves ahead of Earth by 57 millionths of a second each day. This minute discrepancy, calculated relative to the barycentre of the Solar System, highlights the delicate gravitational dynamics between our planet and its natural satellite. Summarized Insights: • Lunar time moves faster than Earth • NASA's focus on lunar exploration • Importance of precise timekeeping • Plans for lunar infrastructure • Steps towards a unified time reference Slava Turyshev, a physicist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, led the study that scrutinized the time differential between Earth and the Moon. The team's calculations focused on the Solar System's barycentre, where the Sun, planets, and their satellites orbit in a harmonious balance. The finding is particularly pertinent as NASA prepares for its Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the lunar surf...
