midnight sun: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Primarily in locations north of the Arctic Circle (e.g., parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Canada, Russia) and south of the Antarctic Circle during their respective summer seasons.

Not exactly. 'Midnight sun' specifically means the sun is above the horizon at midnight. 'White night' often refers to a night where it remains bright due to twilight or near-midnight sun conditions, common at slightly lower latitudes like St. Petersburg.

The duration varies by latitude. At the Arctic Circle, it occurs for about one day at the summer solstice. The closer you get to the pole, the longer the period, culminating in roughly six months of continuous daylight at the North Pole.

Yes, though less common. It can metaphorically describe something or someone that is constantly active, visible, or defies normal cycles of rest or darkness (e.g., 'the company was a midnight sun of innovation').

The natural phenomenon where the sun remains visible at or near midnight during summer in polar regions north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle.

Midnight sun is usually formal/literary/geographical in register.

Midnight sun: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɪdnaɪt sʌn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɪdnaɪt sʌn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.