Question

What is the midnight sun ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle, when the sun remains visible at the local midnight.

Explanation:

The term "midnight sun" refers to the consecutive 24-hour periods of sunlight experienced in the north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle. Other phenomena are sometimes referred to as "midnight sun", but they are caused by time zones and the observance of daylight saving time.

When to see the Midnight Sun in 2020/2021? Generally, this phenomenon can be seen all along the Arctic Circle from mid-June to early July. Head further north to Svalbard or Greenland to enjoy the spectacle from April to August – with adequate weather conditions the sun is then visible for a full 24 hours a day.

Answer 2

Answer:

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle, when the sun remains visible at the local midnight. When the midnight sun is seen in the Arctic, the sun appears to move from left to right, but in Antarctica the equivalent apparent motion is from right to left. This occurs at latitudes from 65°44' to 90° north or south, and this doesn't stop exactly at the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle, due to refraction.