Ever Wondered Where the Sun Never Sets? 

News Desk

Islamabad: There are regions near the North Pole where the sun does not set for six months during the summer.

Two European countries, Sweden and Norway, experience this unique phenomenon. In parts of these countries, the sun shines continuously for six months, followed by six months of complete darkness.

In Tromsø, Norway’s largest city, the sun does not set from May 19 to July 26. However, due to surrounding hills and tall buildings, some areas may not see the sun at midnight. Despite this, residents and tourists often use cable cars late at night to catch a glimpse of the midnight sun.

In the Lofoten Islands, located in Norway, the sun remains above the horizon from May 26 to July 17. To witness this natural spectacle, one must head to the northern parts of the islands, as the mountains obstruct the view of the sun at midnight in other areas.

The North Cape, a popular tourist destination in northern Norway, also experiences the midnight sun during the summer months. Many photographers visit this location to capture the unique phenomenon.

Svalbard, a peninsula between mainland Norway and the North Pole, offers an even longer period of continuous sunlight.

From April 19 to August 23, residents and visitors can witness 24 hours of sunlight. During June and July, distinguishing between midnight and noon becomes exceedingly difficult due to the perpetual daylight.

In addition to Norway, the midnight sun can also be observed in Kiruna, located in the northern part of Sweden. Nearby, Abisko National Park attracts tourists during the summer months for its stunning views of the midnight sun.