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The sundogs, also known as mock suns, were observed at around 10 p.m.

Expedition team members observe sundogs in Antarctica

Also called mock suns, these bright spots are caused by a combination of reflection and refraction in horizontally floating ice platelets.

Nature's atmospheric wonders: the sky is a visual palette of light and color--always new, always changing, always unique. To see atmospheric spectacles, all you have to do is look up and enjoy

The two additional suns were presumably "mock Suns" or "Sun dogs," technically known as parhelia.

The sun, moon, and planets in December

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