Low sun over Australia, aurora active

The Sun sits low in the southeastern sky at 13 degrees altitude, casting long shadows across the Antarctic continent. Its rays illuminate the Australia / New Zealand region as daylight begins to fade.

High cirrus clouds drift above the southern polar cap, creating a delicate veil over the icy landscape. The jet stream's influence is barely visible from this vantage point.

Aurora activity is strong over the Antarctic region, with green and purple curtains dancing across the darkened sky. The Moon phases are waxing crescent, while satellites orbit in their designated paths.