Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 1998

La Nina Watch

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 1998 is “La Nina Watch,” an image. It is credited to Credit: TRMM Satellite, NASDA, NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Goodbye El Niño . Hello La Niña ?”

— APOD editors, July 20, 1998

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At a glance

Date: July 20, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: TRMM Satellite, NASDA, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-july-20-la-nina-watch

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