midnight sun

noun

: the sun above the horizon at midnight in the arctic or antarctic summer

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Depending on the season, the high-latitude expeditions might sail beneath the midnight sun or be treated to celestial displays of the Northern Lights. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 In the summer, tourists love the long daylight hours, including the midnight sun. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The aurora borealis could sporadically appear post-peak and during summertime, when polar regions are experiencing the midnight sun. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 Cold winter nights showcase the Northern Lights, while summer brings the midnight sun. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midnight sun

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midnight sun was in 1787

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“Midnight sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midnight%20sun. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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