Amanda Mattsby’s statement, ”Det känns som att hela natten är min,” encapsulates the unique experience of living under the midnight sun. This phenomenon, where the sun remains visible above the horizon for 24 hours or more, dramatically alters the perception of time and shapes the daily rhythms of life for those residing within the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. The continuous daylight blurs the boundaries between day and night, creating a sense of extended time, a feeling of perpetual daytime, and for some, a feeling of personal ownership of the night. This essay will explore the various facets of this experience, touching upon its biological, psychological, and social implications.
The human body operates on a circadian rhythm,
