There's no "why" because it's not. Every place on Earth gets exactly the same
duration of sunlight . . . half of the time. What's special is that the north and
south poles get theirs all in one stretch of six months at a time, and the sun
stays down for the other six months, at both poles.
it is not, but south pole does get alot of sunlight because the sun never sets during the summer time (which is half a year) and the sun never shows up during the other half.Another AnswerThe sun rises at the South Pole on about September 21 and sets on about March 21, so for six months, there are no sunsets. This period spans both spring and summer.The North Pole experiences the same phenomenon, at opposite times of the year.The South Pole is no more or less sunny than the North Pole, both of which experience about six months of sun every year -- with one sunrise and one set annually.
The North Pole and the South Pole are far away from the equator.
The South Pole experiences continuous sunlight during its summer months due to its location within the Antarctic Circle, where the sun does not set for several months. This phenomenon is known as the Midnight Sun. Conversely, during the winter months, the South Pole experiences continuous darkness due to its location on the opposite side of the Earth from where the sun is shining.
One Contributors OpinionIn 2012 the next polar reversal will take place on earth. This means that the North Pole will be changed into the South Pole. Scientifically this can only be explained by the fact that the earth will start rotating in the opposite direction, together with a huge disaster of unknown proportions.
The South Pole is known for having continuous sunlight during its summer months due to its location within the Antarctic Circle. From late September to late March, the sun does not set, resulting in constant daylight. Conversely, during the winter months, the South Pole experiences continuous darkness.
The South Pole
The South Pole
No. In fact, the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was measured not far from the South Pole.
The farthest south you can go on Earth is the South Pole. It is located at the southernmost point of the Earth's axis and is surrounded by the Antarctic ice sheet.
it is not, but south pole does get alot of sunlight because the sun never sets during the summer time (which is half a year) and the sun never shows up during the other half.Another AnswerThe sun rises at the South Pole on about September 21 and sets on about March 21, so for six months, there are no sunsets. This period spans both spring and summer.The North Pole experiences the same phenomenon, at opposite times of the year.The South Pole is no more or less sunny than the North Pole, both of which experience about six months of sun every year -- with one sunrise and one set annually.
the south pole
The South Pole.
The continent of Antarctica is the farthest place in the south, as it is located at the South Pole. It is the southernmost continent on Earth and is covered in ice.
The North Pole and the South Pole are far away from the equator.
The South Pole experiences continuous sunlight during its summer months due to its location within the Antarctic Circle, where the sun does not set for several months. This phenomenon is known as the Midnight Sun. Conversely, during the winter months, the South Pole experiences continuous darkness due to its location on the opposite side of the Earth from where the sun is shining.
One Contributors OpinionIn 2012 the next polar reversal will take place on earth. This means that the North Pole will be changed into the South Pole. Scientifically this can only be explained by the fact that the earth will start rotating in the opposite direction, together with a huge disaster of unknown proportions.
From the South Pole -- 90 degrees South Latitude -- every place on earth would be north.