A captivating photo of the sunrise at the South Pole, two weeks after the Sun's emergence. A communications tower stands silhouetted against a hazy, golden sky. The rising sun displays a vibrant green flash, a rare atmospheric phenomenon. The image showcases the unique characteristics of polar sunrises, which take weeks to fully unfold due to the Earth's tilt.

Astronomy Picture from 05/10/2021

Sunrise at the South Pole

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap211005.html


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