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So-called moonshine is simply light reflected or re-emitted from the moon and this radiation serves to heat the earth slightly. This also varies with the phases of the moon during the month. This extra radiation is just 10**-5 that of the direct solar energy so this also gives a roughly 0.01-0.02 degree effect. 3) Stabilising the Earthâs axis. It seems likely that without the moonâs stabilising gyroscopic effect the earthâs axis would be more chaotic.
95% of the UV energy hitting the earthâs surface is UV-A. The other 5% is UV-B. In fact, almost all of UV-B radiation is absorbed by our atmosphere (Ah, the wonders of an ozone layer). UV-A penetrates the skin more deeply than UV-B, however, its UV-B that causes more short term and long term problems. Problems like skin cancer, aging, and DNA damage. Itâs also UV-B waves that are primarily responsible for your sunburned skin. How do these rays cause erythema and the pain that comes with it? UV-B wavelengths donât penetrate very deeply, but they cause photochemical reactions in your epidermis (the outer layer of your skin) and damages DNA.