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Crossing the Antarctic Circle
- When
- 23 January 1899
- Where
- Antarctic Circle
The Southern Cross crossed the Antarctic Circle on 23 January 1899, a key milestone in the expedition's journey to Cape Adare.
After leaving Hobart, the ship sailed south and crossed the Antarctic Circle on 23 January 1899. This latitude defines the region where the sun is visible at midnight or invisible at noon for 24 hours. The crossing preceded a delay in pack ice before reaching Cape Adare.
Sources
- Southern Cross Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-03
- Antarctic Circle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27
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