List Of Places On Earth Where Sun Rarely Sets
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28 May 2024
There are several places on Earth where the Sun never sets for a certain period of time, especially during the summer months due to their high latitude
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These locations experience a natural phenomenon known as the “midnight sun”. Here's a list of such places
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Norway, situated in the Arctic Circle, is known as the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun'. From May to late July, the Sun never sets in the region
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Nunavut in Canada sees around two months of 24x7 sunlight, whereas during winter, the place sees around 30 consecutive days of total darkness, as per ABC News
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Parts of Iceland, especially in the north, can experience the Midnight Sun during the summer months
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From late May to late July, the Sun doesn't set in Barrow, Alaska. But from the beginning of November for the next 30 days, the Sun does not rise. This is known as the ‘Polar Night'
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Most parts of Finland get to see sunlight straight for 73 days during summer. However, during winter time, this region sees no sunlight
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In Sweden, the time period of constant sunshine might last for up to six months of a year
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Faroe Islands, located just south of the Arctic Circle, experiences the Midnight Sun during the summer months
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