Polar night

Polar night begins as sun sets on Finland’s far North

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:28
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According to the University of Helsinki Almanac Office, residents of the village of Nuorgam — located close to the northernmost

Yle News
Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 at 14:50
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Finland’s period of winter darkness ended on Friday when the sun dared to rise above the horizon, if even briefly,

Irene Quaile
Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 at 08:14 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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This morning started with a kind of international incident. My fellow Brit Carl Ballantyne and I were horrified to see

Irene Quaile
Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 at 08:00 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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This is my first post from the Polar Marine Night expedition, from the Kongsfjord in Svalbard. On the flight from

Irene Quaile
Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 21:39 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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Norway is one place that generally has no problem with a bit of snow, but my flight from Oslo to

Irene Quaile
Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 16:49 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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As I continue to prepare for my trip to Svalbard and the Arctic waters around the archipelago, into the Polar

Irene Quaile
Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 20:54 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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During visits to Arctic research sites in summer, I have experienced first-hand the energy and inspiration that comes from around-the-clock