Milky Way and Aurora over Antarctica . ... Credit Copyright: LI Hang Explanation: It has been one of the better skies of this long night. In parts of Antarctica , not only is it winter, but the Sun can spend weeks below the horizon. ... In the distance, a spherical satellite receiver and several windmills are visible. ... Far in the background, stretching overhead from horizon to horizon, is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...