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According to the General Theory of Relativity, the nearness of masses (in this case, the mass of Earth) distorts both space and time. The difference is insignificant, though; it requires extremely precise measurements to detect a difference. When mass is more concentrated, as in a neutron star for example, the effect can be much larger.

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