Tromsø, Norway, located within the Arctic Circle, emerged from a 49-day period of darkness, marking the end of the Polar Night. Daylight hours will gradually increase, leading to the arrival of the Midnight Sun in the summer.
Tromsø , a Norwegian city situated 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle , witnessed the return of daylight after a 49-day period of darkness. The city's 42,000 residents experienced the Polar Night, a phenomenon where daylight is absent between late November and mid-January. ITV weatherman Chris Page shared the news on X, stating that Tromsø residents would enjoy 54 minutes of daylight as the Polar Night concluded. This marks the beginning of longer days in Tromsø .
The city is known for its extreme light variations, with the opposite extreme occurring between May and July, known as the Midnight Sun, where the sun remains visible throughout the day and night. This cycle of darkness and light continues, attracting visitors eager to experience both the Polar Night and the Midnight Sun.During the Polar Night, the sky remains mostly dark, with a distinctive purple and blue glow known as blåtime (blue hour) around midday. This period also offers an opportunity to witness the Northern Lights (aurora borealis), captivating locals and tourists alike. While other areas, like Svalbard, endure almost four months of darkness, research suggests that Tromsø residents exhibit lower rates of wintertime depression compared to populations in warmer, brighter southern regions. Tromsø, a small island similar in size to Manhattan, is the second most populated city north of the Arctic Circle after Murmansk, Russia. It boasts a picturesque landscape, surrounded by fjords and mountains.
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