The full moon over the polar plateau.
For the past week, we have had a full moon. It is extra special to be outside because we get twice as much light because the snow reflects the light back up. It's a treat to be able to walk outside and see things without a headlamp. Most of the times, we are outside a head lamp is required and you can only use red lights because white lights mess up the scientific cameras.
Auroras over the polar plateau during the full moon.
The auroras are supposed to be strong this year. The forecast is for "a quicker, stronger peak of activity with solar maximum expected between January and October 2024." The fact that we can see some auroras even when the full moon is out has a lot of us excited for what is to come.
The full moon hidden behind stockpiles of our food for the winter.
Beautiful!!
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