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The Antarctic Circle is one of the five major circles (or parallels) of latitude that mark maps of the Earth . As of 2000, it lies at latitude 66 ° 33′ 39″ south of the ...
The Antarctic Circle
Compilation of Antarctic related articles. Includes information concerning the birthplaces and final resting places of Antarctic personalities as well as monuments and dedications.
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ANTARCTIC BOOK NOTES Outside of a dog, A book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, It's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx [Fervent Antarcticans are free to substitute ...

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Antarctic Circle, parallel of latitude on the surface of the Earth at 66°30’ S. It marks the northern limit of the area in which the Sun does not rise on the summer solstice (usually June 21 or 22) or set on the winter solstice (usually December 21 or 22). Periods of continuous night or day increase from one day at the Antarctic Circle to six months at the South Pole (see Solstice).

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