The moon sets behind the Balmoral Clock in Edinburgh. Time passes about 58 microseconds faster on the Moon because of its lower gravity and motion relative to Earth. PA
The moon sets behind the Balmoral Clock in Edinburgh. Time passes about 58 microseconds faster on the Moon because of its lower gravity and motion relative to Earth. PA

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