The Polar Night

In Kiruna you have the opportunity of experiencing the magical Polar Night. This period lasts for about 25 days from the 12th of December. The period called the Midwinter night falls on the day of Winter solstice, the 21st of December. This is when the sun does not rise above the horizon. The 4th of January is usually when we can see the sun again for the first time.

Without the sun, one would assume that the Polar Night would be a rather dark period, but it isn't. The moon, stars and Northern Lights create together a bluish light. Thanks to reflection on the white snow, the fantastic streaks of light seeping up from below the horizon warm the sky during the middle of the day. This seemingly dark period feels often brighter up here than in many other regions farther to the south.