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Night Time (~2 AM)Temperatures, North Polar Cap in Northern Summer

2005 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Night Time (~2 AM)Temperatures, North Polar Cap in Northern Summer: The permanent water-ice cap has already cooled to near dry-ice temperatures. In a few months, the seasonal cap of dry ice will start to expand, ultimately covering the entire northern hemisphere down to about 50°N latitude.

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