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The midnight sun can be experienced in either the Arctic or Antarctica. In the
northern
hemisphere, the midnight sun can be seen in Greenland, Svalbard, Russia, Canada,
Alaska, and
the Scandinavian countries. In Svalbard, a key destination for cruises to the
Arctic, the sun does
not set for sixty days. The closer a place is to the North Pole, the longer the
period of polar day.
In the northernmost town in the world, Ny-Alesund, the midnight sun lasts for 131
days or so.
The people who live in these areas eventually get used to the constant sunlight or
darkness for
extended periods of time. Newcomers or visitors, though, often find it hard to
adjust and may
have trouble sleeping.
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Locations that are outside the Arctic and Antarctic Circles also experience polar
days. It is due
to an optical effect where the light from the Sun is bent by the Earth's atmosphere.
In other
words, the Sun remains visible even though, in reality, it lies below the horizon.
For instance,
Stevens Village in Alaska is about 60 km south of the Arctic Circle. Nevertheless,
it enjoys
midnight sun for approximately 17 days, from about June 12 to 29. Eagle Summit in
Alaska is
one of the few places outside the Arctic Circle where you can experience the
midnight sun.
However, the summit would not be a comfortable place to witness the midnight sun due
to
its fierce winds and rain.
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It's tempting to see all the sights under the midnight sun. Thus, tourists are
embarking on
adventurous voyages to "the lands of the midnight light" to enjoy the sights and
make new
discoveries, when they literally get to see nature and wildlife in a different
light. The golden
glow of the golden hour is what many tourists remember most about their midnight sun
experiences. It is a great time to take pictures. To capture the magic of the golden
hour, book
your journey now. Just remember, since colours are more vivid in the midnight sun,
keep
images simple, concentrating on two or three colours at the most to avoid a messy
image.
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Read the text again and complete the sentences with the words/phrases in
the box. There is one extra word/phrase.
polar day, toward, golden hour, polar night, polar days, optical effect, away,
the Earth
If the North Pole is tilted (1) ★★★ from the Sun, there
is a (2) ★★★ in the South Pole.
When the North Pole is tilted (3) ★★★ the Sun, the South
Pole witnesses a (4) ★★★.
(5) ★★★ is what causes the midnight sun in places outside
the Arctic and Antarctic.
The places nearer to the North Pole also have (6) ★★★ of
continuous sunlight.
The (7) ★★★ is when travellers create bright memories.
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Read the situation and follow the instructions.
Imagine that you are in the Arctic Circle in summer. The sun is up 24 hours a day 7 days
a week. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a place with so
much sunlight. Then decide whether you think you could enjoy living in an area where
you wouldn't see night for many months.
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