The Places Where the Sun Disappears in Winter
In some parts of the world, winter brings a surprising phenomenon: the Sun simply does not rise for weeks or even months. This phenomenon occurs in the Arctic and Antarctic polar circles, where the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the Sun to remain below the horizon for part of the year. This period of prolonged darkness is called the polar night.
Cities such as Tromso in Norway and Barrow (Utqiaġvik) in Alaska go about two months without seeing sunlight. At the North Pole, darkness lasts for six months, while at the South Pole, the same happens during the Antarctic winter.
Despite the lack of sunlight, these places are not completely dark. The phenomenon of the aurora borealis lights up the sky in shades of green and purple, creating stunning landscapes. For locals, the harsh winter requires adaptation, with artificial lighting and vitamin D supplements to compensate for the absence of the Sun. This phenomenon is part of the Earth's natural cycle and attracts tourists curious to experience the polar darkness.
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