It is true that it is night only when the sun sets. But there are some parts of the world where the sun never sets. People living there have to decide the day and night by fixing the time. There are some countries where you can see the sun even at midnight. Here it is known as “Midnight Sun”. So you should also know about such special places where the sun does not set.
Alaska
This northern state of America can enjoy the midnight sun from late May to mid-July. The sun does not set for about 80 days in the northern regions of Alaska.
Norway
Norway is also called the land of the midnight sun. Being located in the Arctic Circle, Norway has no sunset for about 76 days from May to the end of July.
Canada
You can also see the midnight sun in Canada's northernmost regions, particularly Nunavut. The sun doesn't set here until late June.
Sweden
In Sweden, from early May to late August, the sun sets around midnight and rises around 4 a.m. This phenomenon can last up to 6 months in a row.
Finland
The midnight sun can also be seen in the northern regions of Finland. The sun does not set here for about 73 days in summer. There is no sunlight here during winter.
Iceland
There is almost no night in June in this European island country. You can see the sun setting momentarily above the horizon in the sky, but it never really gets dark.