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International Astronomical Union joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon The moon rises behind the television tower in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an international scientific union with both individual members and national members. The National Academy of Sciences serves as the U.S. national member.