Re:NASA is working on new clock for the Moon
by throw-the-towel on Saturday April 06, 2024 @12:07PM
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Why do you think "noon being at noon" is sacrosanct though? Urban life is not centered at 12:00 any more, you are way more likely to be awake at 8 pm than at 4 am.
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Re:NASA is working on new clock for the Moon
by ink_13 on Saturday April 06, 2024 @12:27PM
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"8PM", like most timekeeping, is a human invention devoid of intrinsic meaning. Noon is the only time that means anything in relation to the world: it's when the sun is directly overhead*. Analog clocks are tiny mechanical sundials for a reason. Have noon (the time) at noon (when the sun is overhead). All else is details.
* - yeah, yeah, in the middle of a timezone, you're very clever if you thought this was a gotcha