Time on the Moon Runs Faster Than On Earth, Scientists Reveal
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that time on the Moon runs faster than on Earth due to differences in gravitational fields.
Time on the Moon Runs Faster Than On Earth
A study based on Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity published in the Astronomical Journal has shown that the time on the Moon runs faster than on Earth. This phenomenon is attributed to the differences in gravitational fields between the two celestial bodies.
Since the Moon's gravitational field is less than Earth's, which is why time appears to move faster on its surface.
"If we are on the Moon, clocks are going to tick differently [than on Earth]," said theoretical physicist Bijunath Patla of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) associated with the study.
"For example, clocks farther away from Earth tick faster, and clocks in uniform motion tick slower with respect to "ideal" moon clocks, and vice versa. Therefore, choosing an appropriate reference frame becomes essential for obtaining self-consistent results when comparing clocks on two celestial bodies," the study stated.
This discovery also raises questions about the potential effects of gravitational fields on time in other parts of the universe. Furthermore, as part of the Artemis Mission, NASA intends to investigate locations on the lunar surface where bases can be established and later used to travel deeper into the great expanse of the universe.
