Establishing a Moon Time Zone Could Benefit Future Missions to Mars | Discover Magazine

Establishing a standard time zone on the moon is crucial for future missions to Mars, as it will ensure better coordination and communication among spacecraft, landers, rovers, and astronauts. The moon's weaker gravity and its movement around the Earth cause clocks to tick faster, which could impact navigation and communication. NASA and ESA are working on developing accurate clocks for the moon, and this will also serve as a stepping stone for time systems on Mars and beyond.