Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 13, 1999

Ozone Hole Reduced

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 1999 is “Ozone Hole Reduced,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SVS, TOMS, NASA. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“Although a new ozone hole has formed again this year over the South Pole , this time it is a little bit smaller than the year before . Ozone is important because it shields us from damaging ultraviolet sunlight.”

— APOD editors, October 13, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 13, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SVS, TOMS, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 13, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-october-13-ozone-hole-reduced

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