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Australia's southernmost Antarctic research station enjoys 24 minute sunrise after six weeks of darkness

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Researchers at Australia's southernmost Antarctic research station recently celebrated the return of the sun after six weeks of polar darkness. ABC News Australia reports the station experienced a twenty-four-minute sunrise, with staff gathering to mark the moment as daylight begins to return to the continent.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/davis-antarctic-re...

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