Midnight Sun in Iceland 🇮🇸

 

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Midnight Sun in Iceland

 

The Icelandic Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the summer months in Iceland when the sun remains visible on average between 20 to 24 hours a day, meaning the sun never fully sets during certain days.11 Dec 2024

The Midnight Sun occurs during summer in Iceland and Norway, where the sun remains visible for 24 hours, offering endless daylight and stunning natural landscapes to explore.

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Midnight Sun in Iceland 🇮🇸🥹

Feb 1   2025

 

This was one of the most magical nights.

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The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in Iceland during the summer months when the sun doesn't set for almost 24 hours. It's caused by the Earth's tilt and Iceland's location near the Arctic Circle. 

 

Iceland, a land of extreme natural beauty, experiences a fascinating phenomenon known as the midnight sun. This event occurs during the summer months, where the sun never fully sets, bathing the country in continuous daylight. But what causes this phenomenon, and what does it mean for both locals and visitors?

 

Iceland's midnight sun is a natural phenomenon. It describes a time in the year when the sun doesn't set, sitting above (or just near) the horizon for nearly 24 hours a day.

 

The science behind the Midnight Sun

 

The midnight sun is a result of the Earth’s axial tilt towards the sun during the summer months. As the Earth orbits the sun, its tilted axis allows for continuous sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere from April to August, and conversely in the Southern Hemisphere from September to March. This tilt not only causes the seasons but also leads to the phenomenon of the midnight sun near the poles, where the sun remains visible at midnight.

 

Iceland’s position near the Arctic Circle means it experiences significant variations in daylight hours throughout the year. During the peak of summer, particularly around the summer solstice in June, Iceland enjoys nearly 24 hours of daylight. This is due to its latitude, with parts of the country just crossing the Arctic Circle, where the sun doesn’t set for several months.

Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss

Midnight Sun: When the Sun Never Sleeps

When to see the midnight sun

The midnight sun occurs from mid-May to mid-July.

The summer solstice, when the sun is at its brightest, usually takes place on June 20 or 21. 

 

The Midnight Sun occurs during summer in Iceland. Photo by: 'Kaspars Dzenis'.

 

Midnight Sun: When the Sun Never Sleeps

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When to see the midnight sun

The midnight sun occurs from mid-May to mid-July.

The summer solstice, when the sun is at its brightest, usually takes place on June 20 or 21. 

 

The Midnight Sun in Iceland

 

Hvitserkur,

Iceland's not-so-ordinary rock formation. 

A towering, majestic structure standing tall in the North Atlantic.

 

Hvítserkur is nestled in the heart of the Vatnsnes Peninsula,

famous as Iceland's top seal spotting location.

 

Hvitserkur,

(휘ㅌ-서-커)

'KVEET-sir-kur.' Think of it as saying 'wheat' with a 'kv' sound at the start, then 'sir' as in 'sirloin,' and finally 'kur' like the beginning of 'curry.' 

'KVEET- sir-kur ' 처음에 'kv' 소리로 'wheat'을 말한 다음 'sirloin'과 같은 'sir', 마지막으로 '커리'의 시작 부분과 같은 'kur'라고 밀힌디고  생각하세요.

 

Hvitserkur, a towering rock in Iceland, is an iconic 15-meter-high (49 feet) monolith standing erect in the Hvammstangi region.

This basalt stack has two holes at the base, adding to its distinctive look. Its most distinctive feature? 

 

The peculiar silhouette it forms is often compared to a drinking elephant or a dragon bending over for a drink.

 

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Midnight Sun Aurora Borealis

한밤의 태양 오로라 보리앨리스

北極光

 

*Aurora  Borealis [bɔ̀ːriǽlis] 오로라 보랠리스는 북극광(Northern Lights 北極光)이다

달과 오로라(Moon and aurora)