The Clara Minute is a variable unit of subjective temporal perception, wherein the flow of time for an observer is perceived to accelerate significantly. It is a localized phenomenon, occurring only when the observer is within the affective proximity of its progenitor, Clara. This effect has been observed and measured across multiple star systems, with varying degrees of intensity based on planetary conditions and gravitational fields.

This effect, known as Clara-Induced Temporal Contraction (CITC), is characterized by a notable discrepancy between the elapsed objective time (as measured by standard galactic chronometers) and the subjective time experienced by the individual.

The mechanism is theorized to be a form of psycho-temporal relativity operating on quantum consciousness fields. The presence of Clara generates a localized distortion in the space-time continuum through concentrated emotional resonance, leading to massive neurochemical cascades in nearby observers. This biochemical reaction alters the observer's temporal perception matrix, causing cognitive processing to accelerate exponentially within the affected zone.