Due to the wonky principles predicted in Einstein's theory of relativity, time itself moves ever so slightly faster on the surface of the Moon than it does on our planet.
One area that the researchers highlight as standing to benefit from synced-up timekeeping is GPS systems. These satellite-based networks rely on a global time standard for Earth to be effective.
It’s like having the entire Moon synchronized to one 'time zone' adjusted for the Moon's gravity, rather than having clocks gradually drift out of sync with Earth's time.
The difference is extremely subtle - just 56 to 57 microseconds faster than what atomic clocks on Earth tick at each day.
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