midnight sun

noun

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

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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 The 2026 Grammy Awards gathered a group of golden winners at a ceremony rife with swag before the rising of the midnight sun. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Feb. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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