Michael’s Miscellany: Universal Time

Because astronomers have divided the globe into 24 time zones, using one clock time worldwide is impractical. That’s why the times of astronomical events are often given in Universal Time (UT). This practice started in 1928, when the International Astronomical Union recommended that title for the time used in the compilation of astronomical almanacs. UTContinue reading “Michael’s Miscellany: Universal Time”
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