science πͺ Pluto's atmosphere is officially thinning out
NASA's observations confirm that Pluto's atmosphere is thinning significantly. This finding comes from scientists studying the dwarf planet, located in the outer solar system. Specifically, the atmospheric pressure dropped by 16% between mid-2021 and July 2023. Researchers confirmed this change by observing Pluto occulting distant stars, using data from multiple locations. This thinning suggests the planet is moving into a colder part of its orbit, heading further away from the sun. π₯Ά