Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 2003

A Near Record Ozone Hole in 2003

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2003 is “A Near Record Ozone Hole in 2003,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SVS , TOMS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“As expected, the ozone hole near Earth’s South Pole is back again this year. This year’s hole, being slightly larger than North America , is larger than last year but short of the record set on 2000 September 10.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 6, 2003
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 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-6-a-near-record-ozone-hole-in-2003

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