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Sun Returns After Antarctic Winter | Auckland News
After six weeks of Antarctic winter darkness, the sun finally returned at Davis Station—briefly, for just 24 minutes—giving the 26-person crew a much-needed mood boost. Though twilight still offered a few hours of dim light, the absence of sunlight can sap energy and mood, so the team leans on camaraderie, especially during their annual midwinter celebration. Life at the station is like a permanent shared house, with no leaving and constant connection to loved ones via modern tech—but the isolation still takes its toll. Yet, for many, like meteorologist Gavin Melgaard on his fifth trip, the…
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