Country Guide

Natural Phenomena in Antarctica

The natural spectacles worth witnessing across Antarctica, from aurora and blooms to wildlife and rare optics. Each one tracks live conditions so you know the best time to go.

7 phenomena
Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)
Atmospheric

Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)

Blood Falls (Taylor Glacier)
Geological

Blood Falls (Taylor Glacier)

Brinicle (brine icicle)
Marine

Brinicle (brine icicle)

Brinicle Formation
Marine

Brinicle Formation

Chinstrap Penguin Peak Nesting - Deception Island
Biological

Chinstrap Penguin Peak Nesting - Deception Island

Emperor Penguin March - Antarctica
Wildlife

Emperor Penguin March - Antarctica

Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)
Atmospheric

Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)