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"I’d say that if you can spend the winter at McMurdo Station—Antarctica’s main U.S. base—you’re almost guaranteed to see the southern lights because you get prolonged darkness and proximity to the auroral oval." - Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
Antarctic research station with diverse staff and unique wildlife encounters
5M39+F6G, Beaker St, McMurdo Station, Antarctica Get directions