• 16 Jun, 2024

8 Places on Earth Where the Sun Never Sets | Midnight Sun Countries

There are several places on Earth where the sun never sets, also known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun." These are located in the polar regions, where the sun remains above the horizon for at least 24 hours during the summer solstice. Here are eight countries where you can experience the phenomenon of the Midnight Sun

"8 Places on Earth Where the Sun Never Sets | Midnight Sun Countries," the speaker explores Russia and Finland, Norway and Iceland, and Greenland, Barrow (Alaska), and Canada's Nunavut as destinations where the sun doesn't set or rises for extended periods. In Russia and Finland, the sun shines for up to two months straight during summer but disappears for about 40-50 days in winter. Norway, the eighth most prosperous country, and Iceland, the largest European island, offer 24 hours of sun during summer and beautiful starry nights. Greenland, politically part of Europe, experiences 24 hours of sun during summer and six months of darkness. Barrow in Alaska and Nunavut in Canada have 24 hours of sun during summer but complete darkness for about a month during winter. These countries are popular for those who love the extremes of nature and offer unique weather conditions. 

"8 Places on Earth Where the Sun Never Sets | Midnight Sun Countries," the speaker discusses Russia and Finland, two countries where the sun doesn't set for extended periods during the summer and doesn't rise during the winter. In Northern Russia, the sun shines for almost two months straight during summer, while in winter, it doesn't rise for about 40 days. Finland, a neighboring country, also experiences prolonged periods of daylight and darkness. During winter, the sun can disappear for up to 50 days, while in summer, it doesn't set for almost 73 days. Both countries are ideal for those who love the sun or winter, and Finland is also known for its skiing opportunities and lakes. The speaker also mentions that Muslims in these countries have devised a schedule for prayers. The video then moves on to discuss Sweden and Norway, two more countries where the sun doesn't set for long periods during the summer. 

"8 Places on Earth Where the Sun Never Sets | Midnight Sun Countries," the speaker discusses Norway and Iceland in Europe, and Greenland and Barrow (Alaska) in North America as destinations where the sun doesn't set during certain seasons. Norway, the eighth most prosperous country in the world, is home to happy and welcoming people, and Iceland, the largest European island, offers beautiful starry nights during summer when the sun doesn't set at all. Greenland, politically and administratively part of Europe, experiences 24 hours of sun during summer and six months of darkness during winter. Barrow in Alaska also has 24 hours of sun during summer but no sun during the 30 days of November. Canada's city of Nunavut, with a small population, experiences 24 hours of uninterrupted sun for two months but complete darkness for almost a month during winter. These unique weather conditions make these places popular destinations for those who love the extremes of nature.