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does the Earth and the moon run on 2 different flows of time and if so what would be the difference ?? also would the face that we see of the moon be different that the part that faces away from the Earth ?
hsdrop said:does the Earth and the moon run on 2 different flows of time
hsdrop said:would the face that we see of the moon be different that the part that faces away from the Earth ?
rootone said:A clock on the moon would run at the same rate as a clock on Earth, within any reasonable measure of accuracy.
hsdrop said:the farther and farther out we look
Moon time refers to the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth, which is approximately 27.3 Earth days. Earth time, on the other hand, refers to the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its own axis, which is approximately 24 hours.
This is because the Moon is much smaller and has less mass than the Earth. This means that it has a weaker gravitational pull, which results in a slower rotation and longer orbit around the Earth.
The Moon's gravity is responsible for creating tides on Earth. As the Moon orbits around the Earth, it creates a bulge in the ocean on the side facing the Moon, resulting in high tide. As the Earth rotates, this bulge moves, causing low tide on the opposite side. This cycle repeats every 12 hours and 25 minutes.
Yes, all planets have their own time periods for rotation and orbit around their respective parent stars. However, the length of these time periods varies depending on the size and mass of the planet.
Yes, humans can live on the Moon according to Earth time. However, they would need to adjust to the longer lunar days and nights, which last approximately 14 Earth days each. This could potentially affect their sleep patterns and daily routines.