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Our Moon could soon have its own time zone

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Space organizations across the world suggest Moon should have its own time zone and it will be necessary given that there are dozens of lunar missions planned in the coming decade. Talks regarding a common lunar reference time were initiated at ESA's ESTEC technology center, which took place in November 2022, and now a "joint international effort is now being launched" for this purpose.