Why does it not go dark on christmas day in antarctica?

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2026-07-28 05:25

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On Christmas Day, which falls during the Southern Hemisphere's summer, Antarctica experiences continuous daylight due to its polar location. The tilt of the Earth's axis means that regions within the Arctic and Antarctic Circles receive 24 hours of sunlight during their respective summer months. In Antarctica, this phenomenon is known as the Midnight Sun, where the sun remains above the horizon, providing constant daylight. As a result, December 25th is just one of many days in the Antarctic summer where it does not go dark.

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