Travel + Leisure (17 January 2021)

How to See the 2021 Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica

A total solar eclipse, the rare and fleeting moment when the moon covers the full face of the sun, allures millions of tourists with its awe and splendor. "The sky is mostly dark overhead, like on a night with moonlight, but the warm tones of sunset are visible in a ring extending 360 degrees around the horizon," says John Barentine, director of public policy for the International Dark-Sky Association. "The air temperature noticeably cools. Birds go into trees to roost and get quiet. Bright stars and planets are visible in the sky overhead. This is why people will spend thousands of dollars and travel thousands of miles to witness something that only lasts for a few minutes."

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