Midnight sun: What it is and how to see it

Image showing multiple exposures of the sun as it dips close to the horizon and then begins to rise again, it is reflected on the water below. .

The midnight sun is a natural summertime phenomenon in which the sun never sets below the horizon, not even at midnight. While this may sound like an otherworldly scenario, for those living in the polar regions, it's just another summer's day, albeit one that never ends. 

Here, we explore the midnight sun — also known as the "polar day," "white night" and "nightless night" — in more detail. Learn what causes the strange phenomenon, as well as where and when you can see the midnight sun for yourself.