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Total solar eclipse in Antarctica through photos

A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica from summer into darkness early Saturday in a rare astronomical spectacle witnessed by a handful of scientists and thrill-seekers -- and countless penguins. The adventure tourists that had been on site in Antarctica - the only place where the solar eclipse was at a 100 percent visibility - had paid approximately USD 40,000 for the privilege.

Handout picture released by Imagen Chile showing a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

This handout picture released by Imagen Chile shows Chilean and US scientists looking at a solar eclipse from the Union Glacier in Antarctica on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

Handout picture released by the Chilean Air Force showing a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Ricardo Soto/ Chilean Air Force / AFP

Handout picture released by Imagen Chile showing a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021.-- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

This handout picture released by Imagen Chile shows Chilean and US scientists looking at a solar eclipse from the Union Glacier in Antarctica on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

Handout picture released by Imagen Chile showing a Chilean scientist looking at a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

Handout picture released by Imagen Chile showing a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Felipe Trueba / Imagen Chile / AFP

Handout picture released by the Chilean Air Force showing a total solar eclipse from Union Glacier in Antarctica, on December 4, 2021. -- Photo: Ricardo Soto / Chilean Air Force / AFP

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