midnight sun

noun

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

Examples of midnight sun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But even under the midnight sun, Longyearbyen in the summer can be a windy, chilly place. David Nikel, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 In Alaska, the city of Seward got a head start with a fireworks display at midnight, as thousands of people gathered on a rocky beach during the brief window when the sky dims this time of year in the land of the midnight sun. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 5 July 2024 Days are long during the midnight sun of early summer, while in late August and September the night skies come alive with the vibrant hues of the aurora borealis. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 In the summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in endless daylight, offering a unique opportunity to explore the hiking trails of the national parks at any hour. David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midnight sun 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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