The Place Where the Sun Never Sets
There are some places in the world where the sun doesn't set for months or doesn't rise for months - leading to phenomena known as the midnight sun and polar nights. How do the people living in these places live their lives differently from those with normal day and night cycles and how does this affect the things we take for granted?
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Imagine living there and someone says “We don’t have all day.”.
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I've been fortunate enough to experience a 24 hour day of daylight in Iceland. It was truly fascinating. I've also experienced the Northern lights in Alaska
I bet both were amazing huh bud
I live here man
no one cares
Did you manage to sleep?
So you work 20 hour everyday? That's terrible
Watching this video feels like a glimpse into a world beyond time and space. It's incredible to think that there are places where the sun never sets, reminding us of the vast and diverse nature of our planet.
Remind me of the Twilight Zone episode “Midnight Sun “
Reminds me of God’s glory, His creation and how wonderfully true His word, the Bible & Jesus Christ (the word incarnated) and the promise of his return. The second coming is gonna make this earth into a new earth where time is no longer a constraint, instead we’ll be operating on eternity. No beginning or end, just being alive in eternal peace and happiness.
I would like to live their because then when my mom tells me to sleep I could say that its still bright outside.
As someone who lives in Svalbard Norway, the sun never set here during summertimes. We even discussed about having no official summer time. (there would be no night or day, you can sleep when you want, you can go to the shop at 2-3 am.) So removing the time here is something that has huge support.
Circadian rhythms be damned...enjoy the sleep deprived psychosis!
Removing time? WOW im in.
@@codymoe4986 well we have been doing it for many years without any problems, but now we will remove the time aka stop all clocks
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I camped in Svalbad for 18 days then took a ship back to Tromso, hitching south the darkness felt strange😅.
This is on my bucket list. I've got to experience this at least once before I depart this plane of existence.
You don't need to go to far north to experience the midnight sun or long daylight hours, I live just above the arctic circle and we're currently having midnight sun, "down" here it ends around 14th of July. When I lived in southern Norway, we had just long days, it never got dark during the summer, just dusk.
Kom till Sveriges lappland och se på norrskenet och kol svarta dagar
So funny, just as the vid finished I finally started a Bucket List on my phone! This is up there with witnessing a total eclipse, and seeing the Northern Lights :)
@@NostalgiCrazyif you go to Iceland next year you can do all 3 in one trip
@@MaximusTheChosenOne Ooo perfect! Hope I save up for that 😅
Flat earthers : That earth animation is not correct.
I went to Fairbanks, Alaska in May one year. I remember laying in bed reading with the sun shining in through the window. It kept shining and shining, I was knee deep in a book, and when I finally looked at the time, it was 20 min to midnight. Really played with my sleep schedule for sure
Was it hot?
@sammshroo3494 not for me it wasn't. That year it was actually very pleasant
@@tashalynn29 so even when there's sun it's still mild 😻
@sammshroo3494 pretty much. That time year at night it got cool but during the day it was great!
I admire visiting the place
Half Greek half Swedish so visiting my grandparents in Sweden during the summer I have lived it. It's strange that you can read a book outside at eleven o'clock or play tennis at twelve, I loved it.
Amazing! Amazing! Living in Uganda all my life, I can't imagine how life is in these areas. Uganda has 12 hour nights and days, no winter, just a rainy season and 3 month dry season. So this video is just unbelievable
Well, I can assure thee it is true. This very weekend we shall lose the last of the nighttime, and it will be day 24 hours. The sun itself will be above the horison from the 21st May and will not set again until about the 21st July. As for the darkness, there won't be any of that, even at midnight until the first week in August.
I come from northern Norway. Its only amazing for a short while before you get used to it, and eventually annoyed by it ;)
@@GnosticAtheist That's true.
@@GnosticAtheist Speak for thyself. I *love* it. I'm in Lødingen, also the North of Norway.
@@organisten bet the happiest are the children. They do not want to sleep in summer and just want to play, just like mine. That would be a wonderful experience. Once in a lifetime, that is.
We have never ending days in the middle of summer. It is called the "simmer dim". I live in Shetland, Scotland. It is a magical time of year xxx
I live in Finland and make a "pilgrimage" to the midnight sun in Lapland every summer, near the summer solstice. To catch clear skies I must be able to begin the journey at a very short notice, if I do not have a long time to spend there. One should not delay too long, because the best time is quite close to the summer solstice. To get true sunlight at midnight, go for the 69th latitude or beyond. In Finland that means Inari, Kilpisjärvi or Utsjoki, in Norway perhaps Tromsø. If you prefer certain scenery types, introduce yourself to the regions in advance. The night light is often dusky or at least mellow, so you should not have much trouble telling 2 AM apart from 2 PM. At noon the Sun rises to about 43 degrees of elevation, so the noon light will also be mellower than in the south, and you will often see horizontally illuminated sceneries (which I find very beautiful). In winter, on the contrary, you really have to go to Svalbard or the northernmost Greenland, if you want your noon to be properly dark. Otherwise there will be a rather bright dusk on the southern sky at noon. It is not completely impossible, either, to sleep during a bright night, as people can fall asleep even during a daytime car trip.
I have relatives in Denmark and had visited Copenhagen at 5 yrs old in the month of July or August, I can't remember exactly which month. But at the age of 60, I still can remember the sun setting around 11:00pm and then rising a few hours later. I can remember dining outside at the Tivoli during those late hours at night with the sun still up. I absolutely loved the long days and warm sun. I went again in my 30s but my experience was slightly different because this time I was there in the spring. The weather was raw and chilly like New England where I live.
Where do you live in New England?
new england ? kaha hai
@@modern_childit's a region in the United states
Thank you so much for making this video! This topic is so intriguing to me as I live in the Pacific Northwest and I spend a lot of time in Alaska and I don't know why it's so hard to wrap my head around how this happens. So to physically see the geographic models really helps with that! And these places are absolutely incredible! I always say living in Seattle is like diet Alaska or diet a lot of these places because our winter days are so short but our summer days are so long they feel endless and it feels like you have so much time to just keep going and going and going, the contrast between the two is Stark! Not as extreme but the closest to these polar days and nights you get in the lower 48 😊
I visited Barrow, Alaska on June 20th for a few days. Will never forget the Midnight Sun and my room faced the north, so at two in the morning, I saw the sun to the NE. I was out at 12 midnight when the sun was due north.
This is one of the most interesting videos I’ve ever watched in KZhead. Thank you for making such a nice video ❤️
the thing that shocked me is even after having Sun everyday for too long they are still cold places 😂
yup..i experienced this when i was in Stockholm during summer....i literally could see the sun at 1am!
Great video, very informative. I’ve been intrigued about this amazing natural phenomenon.
Thank you for this wonderful episode! It's much educational for me, thank you.
Thank you so much. Really astonishing and heartily appreciate you for making this video.
Fascinating! It certainly sounds like it would be quite the adjustment for people who have newly moved to these places. Even before the video mentioned, I figured people would use special lighting in the winter months to mimick daylight and probably even blackout curtains for sleeping during the 24 hour summer months.
Thank you so much. You explained very well.
This is exactly the video I have been looking for, that explains time difference correctly. Thank you!👍
Thanks for this video, this is something I loved to watch
I was just Iceland last May and we only got about 4 hours of darkness while there. Was super weird the first few days but you do get used to it
Seriously this the advantage I would love to explore, I never knew something like this existed wow, the best information I have received this year ☺️
Me too. This world is full of wonders
Thanks for sharing wonderful video and very useful detailed information congratulations 👌
I remember being so surprised to see the sun still out at 10 p.m. in Paris, France, though it was just starting to set. This was in May 2009.
I experienced this in Capetown too in December though 😅
That's just normal Summer time, lol
@@pro-socialsociopath769 Not where I live it isn't. And I was there in the spring, not the summer.
Well explained :-) ❤ thank you 🙏
Quite helpful. Thank you
One thing you didn't mention is that Antarctica experiences midnight sun and polar night as well. It's just that it's in reverse since Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere. The midnight sun would face south and the further south you go, the longer these phenomena exists during the year.
I would think they didn't mention it because so few people are affected by it.
How? Can you let me know?
Guy from Tromsø here. I always found it very relateble when Bane goes "You merely adopted the darkness. I was born in it"
Wow......I wonder what a wonderful place you were born to experince what the rest of the world does not experienced.
I'm a night shift worker so I'd adapt easily to both night and day 24 hrs.
same here.
❤ same too dear 💕 always working at night 🤩🌌
This is really incredibly interesting! Whoa 😲 I’ve got something to add to this but it’ll have to wait for 1-2 mins.
amazing knowledge, ill binge on this😄😄
I could handle the long days but not months without the sun. I love night time but I need sun!
Hi love from India, I have never experienced any of these full day summer or winter. It is quite interesting and thrilling to watch the video. Informative as well, thanks for that
Loved this video. I read about it in a book when I was small.
Oh! Thank you. I never knew such a phenomenon existed.
am from kenya the first time i travelled to alaska as i was asleep i saw sunlight on the north direction and i wondered what kind of mystery is on the artic regions then later on saw bright green light on the sky ( aurora lights). I swear i had the hardest time explaining to my fellow kenyans back at home what i really saw in north america but all i can say the place is awesome.☺☺. Not forgeting the polar nights where at a particular the sun rose for an hour then went back into the dark.
I am here in Bungoma, wondering if that is true!
Some people spend their summers in northern areas and winters in southern areas so they can always be comfortably warm. Perhaps there are other people who split their year between the northern and southern poles so they can always be in daylight.
i was in Copenhagen and the sun was setting at 11h, and rise around 4 h, i could not sleep and the calme when the dark comes has a meaning to me now!
I live in New Zealand so I’ll never get to experience anything like this but how fascinating would it be to experience it
It is a bit fascinating to hear the perspecitve of those who find this strange - this is just the normal winter/summer differences here in Sweden. I live in the far south, so it does get dark in the summer - but I rarely see it, as I am normally asleep then.
I've had dreams of being in places where it is 1am or 4am and the sun is shining bright.. I had these dreams long before I learned there were places where the sun doesn't set...
I can relate to your experience. I had dreams of Internet in 1980's.
Thank you guys for such an amazing episode! Keep it up 👍🏼
I feel in the world there is a tiny bit more daylight than nighttime In almost all places in the world the sunrise and sunset schedule nails 12 hours of daylight on March 15 in the spring which is still before the spring equinox and September 26 in the fall which is after the fall equinox.
Thank you so much for this a lot of people have been educated
I was on a cruise to Alaska and I remember when we left Seattle, the sun was up at 3am
Vi sure wanna visit the polar night. It's beautiful nature is amazing. My wish to travel the world 🌍🙏
Imagine fasting for the Ramadan on these places. That's what happened in the years 2015-2017. Actually in the case of midnight sun, they have to follow the schedule of Türkiye for prayer times and breaking fast times. Even though such places experience daylight 24 hours a day, it's never too hot, as the sun's rays land at a shallow angle, and its energy are spread out. Be glad that the Earth's tilt is 23.5°, not 60°.
Today I was woken up by the Sun rays on my back. Time - 06:45. It’s Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere right now. As a typical INTP, instead of sleeping some more, I found myself here. 😅 What a beautiful video. 🤞🏼 Definitely earned a new subscriber.
Baphila kamnandi😂
Nice.....Very Good.....Thank You....Its very impressive.
I've seen it on webcams on YT in a place called Levi Finland which in the Summer it's daylight at midnight I don't know I would like having 24 hours of sunlight but Here in Scotland in the end of May till the end of July we still have a bit of looming daylight after midnight till the sun rises at 4 AM.
Thanks for explaining in simple terms & thanks for sharing.
Just wondering, what happens to plants during months of polar nights? How do they survive without sunlight?
Its winter time so plants are hibernating. When spring comes the nature wakes up from sleep.
We see sunlight for ~ 6Hr's and 40min before Christmas Eve. That is our shortest day and longest night.
It's much educational for me, amazing knowledge, This gives me important information
I’ve visited and stayed in Barrow, Alaska for work and visited Fairbanks, Alaska with my wife and sons for midnight sun as well and thought it was absolutely beautiful. Traveling when you have the ability is a must in life. Go see places in the world and meet new people, culture, food and more.
Live at a small fishertown at 70 degree latitude here in Norway, long summers and long winters... But because of the gulfstream the temperatures are not that bad here at the coast of Norway... its colder further away from the coast.
Thank you for your informative video. I enjoyed it with my class of 9 and 10 year old students.
Does anyone know how do they video with some amazing editing. which application/sortware are used to make these videos
Very educational 😊thank you
I'd love to live in places with polar nights🌌
I'm from southern California our longest days are from June 20th to mid July sunset is a few minutes after 8pm and sunrise at 5:40am/5:45 am
So here we are used to 12 hour night time and 12 hours day time. Night time for resting and day for working. Can't imagine how I would sleep for months before it coming to day time
THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO. YES I DO WANNA VISIT THE WORLD. I HAVE BEEN TO A PLACE WHERE 11PM WAS LIKE 5PM. THAT WAS WONDERFUL THANKS AGAIN
As South African I wish to visit places where sun does not set.That is a nice experience and I am sure it is more enjoyable to visitors
I wish to spend sometime in these polar regions at least in my life time.
Amazing, thanks for sharing this video, I thought like me, all have 7 hrs day & 7 hrs night, some time day will be longer. This pattern is to get good health by sleeping during night & our body get regulated. It's really astonishing to me. Tankyou.
Hopefully one day shall visit especially Norway and Finland
It's fascinating to imagine living in a place where the day never ends, with 24 hours of continuous sunshine. However, this also means living in complete darkness for several months, which can be challenging. The video explains that the phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's tilt on its axis and the Earth's orbit around the sun. The video mentions various places around the world where the Midnight Sun occurs, such as the northernmost parts of Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Alaska. During the Midnight Sun, people can enjoy a lot of outdoor activities and events such as barbecuing, playing golf, hiking, kayaking, or attending summer markets and music festivals. However, getting proper sleep during the Midnight Sun can be challenging. People need to regulate their sleeping patterns; otherwise, it can be difficult to work a nine-to-five job. The video also explains that during the Polar Night, which can last for one to four months in a year, some places experience moderate darkness while others get pitch black. Overall, the video provides an interesting glimpse into the unique phenomenon of the Midnight Sun and how it affects people living in the regions where it occurs. I can say that the Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs due to the Earth's position in relation to the sun and the rotation of the Earth on its axis. It's fascinating to observe and study such phenomena as they provide insights into the natural world and help us better understand our planet.
Thank you for clarifying the video in writing. As people we understand things differently.
Have never seen anything like this!Interesting,From KENYA.
It's fascinating,given an opportunity would love to go to Norway at least I have a long time friend that I would never forget,whom I met in Kenya,where summer is pure sunny,and winter rainy,in terms of light and darkness is normally 12 hours each, though I have noted during winter nights are longer than days and vice versa
Its amezing, I want to experience this in Norway, Iceland. 😊
This incredible...i have got to experience some of that
I live in the Arctic at the 64th parallel. During the spring and summer months May, June and July and some of September, it’s light around the clock. The sun is only gone for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. Further north, the sun doesn’t set at all. In winter at my latitude it doesn’t get completely dark, but daylight is very dim and the sun is extremely low on the horizon. We don’t think of these conditions as extreme. They are normal for us, just a part of everyday life. 😊
Omg! Love from Bangalore, India... I cant imagine sun being around for that long. I had been to Chicago and experienced daylight only till 4.00pm.. That doesn't happen here..
Absolutely interesting.
As someone from south east asia I really want to experience any of these someday 😊
amazing video and imcomprehendible in Africa, yet a reality based on Geographical facts Thanks
I wish i could experience this phenomenon once in my life time..
move to northern Alaska
Yes I want to live in this area and experience it.
In other words a good simulation of living on a tidally locked planet.
Yup👍🏻
The tides have NOTHING to do with this!
@@traybern No, tidally locked. Means one side of the planet always faces its sun as it orbits, instead of the planet spinning independently. Over there it's always day on one half and night on the other... also scorching hot or freezing cold respectively.
@@MirceaKitsune YOU don’t know the difference between “one side” and “the SAME SIDE”!!!!!!
i dreamed to visit this place or work there.. if only i have a chance... this is might be the best experience in my life
I would run 11 alert Alaska that sounds fun to have sun all the time and also sounds nice to have darkness all the time
So interesting...i live in Malaysia. Never experienced midnight sun.
I would love to experience the polar nights. Much sleep for me or I'd go out at 10 a.m and it still be dark, and that be a nice experience.
I cldnt imagine this,its seems so wonderful
I spent many years living in the interior of Alaska and countless summers in Yukon and NWT, Canada.
24 hours of sunlight doesn’t mean 24 hours to do anything you like - people still have to sleep and businesses still close as well. Even when they’re 24hrs it’s like Vegas: you don’t need the sun to keep going but, you definitely need sleep. People all over the world work night shifts and their experience is much like that of 24/sunlight - until you become used to it, it’s disorientating. Then, you become functional as a night owl unless your schedule changes. Same naturally nocturnal people/night owls and insomniacs. If you ever wondered what it’s like being an insomniac fly to a place where it’s 24 hour sunlight and try to function with jet lag.
😢 living at the equator seems like an easier option. Though I want to experience the ice not the once in a while hail stones (those things hurt 🤕)
I don't think I could handle months long day and night but I wouldn't mind visiting to see what its like.
I have experienced both , I have to say , once you do and get use to it. Once back to U.S.A your life may become very different night and day in U.S.A does not effect me the same anymore.
thanks for the lesson we learnt in school without videos
I hate summer. This would be a nightmare
Is there any chance to see aurora borealis any time of the day during polar night months?
Yes.
Blessed to experience midnight sun in Northern Norway, would like to go back there.
Experiencing this for the 1st time now, I moved to Alaska
I was told of this as a child. I thought it was my mum who told me. It definitely wasn't somebody else but she denied telling me such a thing. She said I must've dreamt it. however, her, or whoever told me it said that the sun wouldn't rise over a set of countries in succession for many years, not months, and there would be light. I asked where the light source would come from, lamps I said? She said no, it would be natural light. It's really weird. She denied saying any of this. Anyway this video explains this somewhat even if it's not about a set of countries in a row of orbit being shrouded in darkness for many years with natural light coming from some random place outside.
I'll end up unalived if there's 24/7 daylight, due to overwork, I'm also the type that once started to "enjoy doing a chore", usually won't stop until almost terribly exhausted.