Rotational frame-dragging (the Lense–Thirring effect) appears in the general principle of relativity and similar theories in the vicinity of rotating massive objects. Under the Lense–Thirring effect, the frame of reference in which a clock ticks the fastest is one which is revolving around the object as viewed by a distant observer.

This also means that light traveling in the direction of rotation of the object will move past the massive object faster than light moving against the rotation, as seen by a distant observer. It is now the best known effect, partly thanks to the Gravity Probe B experiment.

Qualitatively, frame-dragging can be viewed as the gravitational analog of electromagnetic induction.

— Wikipedia on Frame-dragging

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