Sunset at the South Pole Seen from the A1 2nd Floor entrance by Ella Derbyshire

Nikon D80's

Here we see a view of the setting sun at the South Pole on March 22.

Sunset here is a unique event, occurring just once each year at the austral autumnal equinox. I've heard that twilight will last 2 - 3 weeks, and then the stars and the moon will rule the sky for 4 months or more. In early September the sun will return as a faint glow that circles the horizon. With the spring equinox, the sun will return to the sky and will remain above the horizon for a full 6 months.

I have heard that the moon has different habits. It will be in our sky for a fortnight, set and remain below the horizon for 2 weeks, and then return throughout the winter in a 2 week cycle. I'm rather hoping to see this same view by the light of a full moon.

This panorama was photographed with a Nikon D 80 and stitched with Autopano Pro.