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6 Places on Earth Where Sun Never Sets

There are some days in our life that we wish would never end. However, this seems impossible to us because we know that every sunset marks the end of a day and it is inevitable. 

What if we told you there’s a way you can make your wish of a never-ending day come true? Yes, you read it right and it’s the magic of science. In different regions near the Arctic Circle, the sun shines 24 hours a day—sometimes for months in a row. 

This happens due to a tilt in the axis and the changing rotational cycle of our planet. There are actually 6 different places where the sun never sets —and we’re about to learn more about them in this article.  

Iceland

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The daylight hours of Iceland during the longest days of the year are literally 24 hours a day. This season starts from May till July. On the other hand, the daylight hours during the shortest days of the year in Iceland are only 4-5 hours per day. The period of darkness stays for around two months in Iceland starting from December till January. The daylight hours in the country increase by a few minutes every day from December 21 to June 21.

Norway

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If you are at the Arctic Pole, you would be able to enjoy the view of the midnight sun for six months continuously and with no break at all. However, if you go further south, you would be able to see the midnight sun for even less time. If we talk about Northern Norway, this amazing natural phenomenon can be witnessed from late April until August. To witness the midnight sun for the longest period in Norway, head over to Svalbard. Watching the sun shining at 12 am is even crazier than visiting some of the weirdest places in the world

Canada

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Canada is a vast country near the Arctic Circle. It is home to some of the remotest and coldest regions on earth like Nunavut. Situated in the northwestern territories of Canada, the place is positioned approximately two degrees above the Arctic Circle. During the summer season, Nunavut sees 24/7 sunlight for the entire two months. On the other hand during the winter season, the place witnesses around 30 continuous days of absolute darkness. Geography plays a very important role in all this. For example, if you move farther north, the midnight sun during the summer shines more impressively. The thrill of endless days is one of the most amazing reasons to visit North Yukon and Yukon in the Canadian Arctic region. 

Sweden 

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Close to the Arctic Circle in the northern hemisphere, Stockholm is one of the places where the sun never sets. Yes, you can get a sight of the midnight sun in the capital city of Sweden. It is where the sunset takes place around midnight and then it rises again at 4:30 am in the morning. Stockholm is actually based on 14 islands. Around 30% of Stockholm is linked with the waterways. This means you can go for a boat ride to enjoy the midnight sun and make the most of your experience. 

Alaska

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Alaska does not get six months each for 24-hour daylight and darkness, which is the biggest myth about the country, but the 24/7 sunset cycle still happens there more or less. You may not have heard about Barrow. Well, it is one of Alaska’s northernmost cities that gets two consecutive months of complete darkness every year. In the summer season, the sun never completely sets in Barrow. This weird sunset cycle starts in early May and lasts all the way till the end of July. Even though Alaska is the largest state in the US, the population of the state is sparse. It is mainly of the 24-hour daylight and nighttime cycles during summer and winter, respectively. Many people just find it strange and mysterious to live in this place. 

Finland 

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Many people wonder how someone who lives in Finland survives with absolutely no sunlight during the winter season. Well, nature replies to this with another amazing natural phenomenon and that is 24 hours in the summer. Yes, it is often called the land of the midnight sun. Owing to the fact that a quarter of the territory of Finland falls in the north of the Arctic Circle, the country’s northernmost point experiences the sun shining 24/7 for at least 60 days when the summer season is at its peak.

Well, it is mainly because of the considerable axial tilt of the earth and the unique geography of Finland and the other aforementioned places where the sun never sets for 24 hours a day consecutively for weeks or even months.

If you found this article interesting, don’t forget to share it among your friends and family to make them aware of the phenomenon of the midnight sun and the places they should explore to experience a literary never-ending day. 

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Written by Spencer K