Is it true that the North Pole has exactly six months of day and six months of night?

Not exactly. Let’s see what’s happening now, in July: The Sun is now descending in the North Pole sky. While this descent is indicative of a maturing summer, one needn’t despair quite yet. The Sun won’t set at the world’s apex until late September. Even then, a pervasive crimson dusk will illuminate the most northern … Continue reading Is it true that the North Pole has exactly six months of day and six months of night?