This image, which shows the first sunrise of 2008 at the South Pole, was taken at the U.S. Amundsen–Scott Station. At the moment the Sun cleared the horizon, the weathered American flag was seen whipping in the wind above a sign marking the location of the geographic South Pole. 1. What was the approximate date that this photograph was taken? 2. How long after this photo was taken did the Sun set at the South Pole? 3. Over the course of 1 year, what is the highest position the Sun can reach (measured in degrees) at the South Pole? On what date does this occur?

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 This image, which shows the first sunrise of 2008 at the South
Pole, was taken at the U.S. Amundsen–Scott Station. At the
moment the Sun cleared the horizon, the weathered American
flag was seen whipping in the wind above a sign marking the
location of the geographic South Pole. 1. What was the approximate date that this photograph was
taken?
2. How long after this photo was taken did the Sun set at
the South Pole?
3. Over the course of 1 year, what is the highest position the
Sun can reach (measured in degrees) at the South Pole?
On what date does this occur?

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