They waited six weeks for a sunrise that lasted just 24 minutes
On July 10, 2026, the sun rose for 24 minutes at Australia's Davis Station after six weeks of darkness. Gavin Melgaard, a Bureau of Meteorology observer, noted the uplifting effect it had on the 26 expeditioners, stating, 'It was quite exciting.' The brief moment of daylight brought relief amid the challenging Antarctic winter conditions.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 23:05 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 23:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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