Antarctica Sunrise: The sun rose on this part of the planet after 4 months of darkness, signalling the end of winter.

In early August, scientists witnessed a breathtaking sight in Antarctica, which is located just south of the Earth. The sun’s rays greeted them here, and the scientists’ faces revealed a hint of happiness. Antarctica is significant to scientists in a variety of ways.

Antarctica: The 12-member Concordia Research Station crew was overjoyed to see sunlight four months later in early August. After four months in Antarctica, the winter came to an end and the weather changed. The emergence of the sun is significant for scientists in a variety of ways. The sun had set here in May of this year, and scientists were eagerly awaiting its reappearance. The sun’s emergence is considered a major event in Antarctica, which is to the south. The European Space Agency (ESA) provided this information by writing a blog and sharing photographs.

Now the research can be finished.

Scientists were on their way to completing three-quarters of their research in the Antarctic, and they will now be able to do so. Dr. Hans Hagson, who was sent by the space agency, shared a photograph of the beautiful view from the station’s main door. The sun came out on August 5th, and Hagson took the photograph then. ‘Time is very strange here, and it passes quickly while also becoming very slow,’ he wrote.

He went on to say, ‘Within two days, we were expecting the sun to rise in the south.’ The return of the morning light has certainly given us cause to rejoice, and the final stage of this adventure is about to begin.

The weather is inclement.

Antarctica’s winters are harsh, with temperatures dropping below -80 degrees. There is no light, and the total darkness is enough to make anyone panic. In the winter, the crew has to work extra hard to keep themselves busy. In June, a programme called Mid Winter is organised, and in July, the Winter Games are held. The crews of all Antarctica’s stations take part in a variety of games and friendly competitions.

What kind of research will scientists conduct?

The August sunrise is unique in many ways. Scientists can now conduct a wide range of research here. Along with this, a film festival will be held here. The research to be conducted is primarily biomedical in nature. Dr. Hans Hagson collected urine, stool, and blood samples from the crew. In addition, he will use a questionnaire to test the psychological measures.

Their goal is to discover how loneliness and extreme weather affect the human body. The crew will begin preparing for the summer at the base in October. There will be rooms and tents prepared for temperatures above 40 degrees so that the findings of the upcoming research can be discovered.

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