Antarctic Research Base
Appears in 2 stories · Last updated Oct 8, 2026
As of October 2026: Located in February 17 eclipse path
An annular solar eclipse swept across Antarctica on February 17, 2026, creating a 'ring of fire' visible for 2 minutes and 20 seconds when the Moon covered 96% of the Sun. Research stations including Concordia and Mirny were in the path of annularity, and satellites from ESA, NOAA, and Eumetsat captured the event from orbit.
Updated Oct 7
As of May 2026: Provides logistical support for drilling operations
In early January 2025, an international team drilling through Antarctic ice hit bedrock at 2,800 meters depth. They pulled up ice more than 1.2 million years old—the oldest continuous climate record ever extracted. Trapped in the frozen layers are samples of ancient atmospheres in air bubbles, offering a direct window into greenhouse gas concentrations across multiple glacial cycles.
Updated May 19
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