Tag Archives: Midnight Sun

Catch the Sun

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Arctic inhabitants have a special relationship with the sun.  Its 2-month absence creates a deep longing in the core of our being, and an overwhelming appreciation when we’re reunited.  Tears and smiles, elation and gratitude rise within us as the … Continue reading →

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A Fisherman’s Dream – By the Light of the Midnight Sun

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

   

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A Sip of the Sun

Posted on June 6, 2014 by

Last night we drove up to the North Cape to view the midnight sun and enjoy a glass of wine.  The sun was behind scattered clouds, lighting up the nighttime sky.  Oh, and did I mention it was 20 C? What … Continue reading →

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It’s getting hot up here… 9 Degrees Celsius!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

On days like today, those of us who call the North Cape our home, can’t help but smiling.  With the air temperatures around 9 degrees Celsius (48 F) and lots and lots of sun, we are breaking out our short sleeve … Continue reading →

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Living in the Light – Midnight Sun is Here!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

The midnight sun is here!  For the next 2 months we will have daylight 24/7.  Two months to take late-evening strolls: and enjoy midnight hikes: And make the most of every precious second of it, as we store up vitamin D for … Continue reading →

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14 hours of daylight.. soon to be 24

Posted on April 1, 2014 by

The midnight sun is just around the corner.  In the next 6 weeks we will go from 14 hours of daylight to 24/7.  Today the sun rises at 5:15 am and will set at 7:25 pm.  This is the view … Continue reading →

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Another Day in Paradise

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

We’re in the season of the midnight sun.  To give you an idea how bright it actually is up here, this photo was taken at 9 pm.

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