✨ Wonder

Why is it light at night in summer?

Earth does not stand straight up and down — it tilts a little to one side. In summer the northern half leans towards the sun. As Earth spins around once each day, Norway goes round with it, but furthest north it never leaves the sunlight.

Norway 23.5° Furthest north, Norway never leaves the light
The sun shines from the side
Earth leans towards the sun
Norway stays in the sunlight
23.5°
is how far Earth's axis tilts
24 h
the sun stays up north of the Arctic Circle
~2 mo
the midnight sun lasts in the far north