Monday, May 17, 2021 - 3:45pm
Some people love to camp out in tents. But outside at the South Pole? Not sure how many takers there would be for that.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 3:15pm
The moon was bright enough to allow the IceCube winterovers to turn off their headlamps a bit while they were working outside.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 10:00am
IceCube began full operations on May 13, 2011—ten years ago today—when the detector took its first set of data as a completed instrument. Since then, IceCube has been watching the cosmos and collecting data continuously for a decade.
Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 9:30am
Among all the healthy activities at the Pole lately is the “Climb to Mt. Everest” challenge, performed by climbing the stairs of the “beer can.”
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 10:45am
The first auroras of the season are always an exciting time, especially for those folks lucky enough to be at the Pole.
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 9:30am
The flags at the ceremonial pole were captured in shadow against a colorful horizon after sunset.
Friday, April 16, 2021 - 9:15am
Even though twilight occurs only twice a year at the South Pole, it is a drawn out process that lasts weeks instead of hours.
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 10:30am
It was all about the sun last week at the Pole. IceCube winterovers got to see, and photograph, the sun’s green flash.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 11:15am
Unstable weather last week cleared for a brief time, showing a bright sun along the horizon.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 9:45am
Although winter is fast approaching and the sun is quite low, there is still plenty of daylight for taking outdoor photos.