We all learned in pre-primary school that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But what if it’s not true? Our Mother Earth is full of surprises, and strange occurrences often happen. One of the many oddities is the existence of places on Earth where the Sun never sets.
Yes, you read that correctly! The human body clock is in sync with the Sun. We are completely comfortable with the notion of day and night. However, these places are outdoors, as they receive 20-24 hours of sunlight per day.
Hammerfest and Svalbard, Norway
Norway, the land of the midnight sun, has been crowned. Located in the Arctic Circle, Norway is famous for its landscapes and bright sun. Hammerfest, Norway’s northernmost city, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance in the Struve Geodetic Arch. At 12:43 after sunset the city is only night 40 minutes and rises again after 40 minutes. From April 10 to August 23, the sun shines continuously over Svalbard, another region of Norway.
Iceland
The place is most famous for the aurora, which is overshadowed by the fact that there is no sunset to compose ballads. It is the largest island in Europe after Great Britain. In addition, it is mosquito free. It is a real treat for many people who wish to visit the area to enjoy a mosquito free evening. But, since the sun never sets here in June, there is no evening on the island. The Arctic Circle’s Grimsey Island and the town of Akureyri are two of the best places to watch the midnight sun.
Yukon, Canada
This area of the world’s second largest country is covered with snow throughout the year. However, during the summer, the sun shines continuously for 50 days in the northwestern area of the city. Yukon, Canada is famous as the land of the midnight sun due to its spectacular skies and endless summer lights. All this allows for a pristine environment with a plethora of wildflower and migratory bird species.
Kanak, Greenland
The city, with a population of less than 650 people, is located in the far north of Greenland. This place is located at the North Pole of the Arctic Circle, so the winters here are dark and cold. But when the sun rises at midnight in the months of April-August, it shines straight for two and a half months. The habit of living in the dark, the people here have to use black curtains to get the required amount of sleep. Its evenings are so grand that no human word can describe them.
Kiruna, Sweden
Sweden’s northernmost city, which has a population of 19,000, does not see the sunset for more than 100 days a year. Every year, from May to August, there is no sunset period and by far the most popular time to visit this place. Another tourist destination in the region is the Kiruna Art Nouveau Church, which has one of the most stunning architectural designs seen in churches around the world. In addition, the location is illuminated for about 100 days of the year.
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