"Scientists Urge for Standard Lunar Time to Aid Moon Missions"

Scientists are working on creating a new time scale for the moon due to the differences in how time passes there compared to Earth. This effort is crucial for future lunar missions and settlements, as precise timekeeping will be essential for navigation, communication, and coordination. NASA and its international partners aim to establish this new lunar time system by 2026, coinciding with the planned return of astronauts to the moon.