austral

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Late afternoon is my favorite time of day during our field season in the austral winter—the air cools fast as the sun sinks low in the sky, painting the elephants a radiant pink.

From Scientific American

Fire is a natural part of Fraser’s landscape, but in recent years the austral winter dry season has extended later into spring and also been warmed by climate change.

From National Geographic

For the austral summer season beginning in November, Argentina plans to have just 400 military and scientific personnel at its Antarctica bases instead of the usual 2,000.

From Washington Times

Teams were due to head back to the glacier this austral summer, but the location's remoteness means the risks are too great should anyone fall ill.

From BBC

They bloom when the temperature is warmer than normal, between November and February, the austral summer.

From Fox News