Time Dilation

+**Time Dilation**

+Time dilation describes the slowing of time itself, observed when an object is in relative motion or strong gravitational fields. This effect, a cornerstone of [Relativity](/wiki/relativity), means clocks tick slower for those travelling near the [Speed of Light](/wiki/speed_of_light) or close to massive bodies.

+## See also

+- [Spacetime](/wiki/spacetime)

+- [Gravity](/wiki/gravity)