Pikkpäevased
Pikkpäevased, also known as "long days" in Estonian, refer to the period during late spring and early summer when the days are significantly longer than the nights. This phenomenon occurs in regions north of the Arctic Circle and is characterized by continuous daylight, known as the Midnight Sun, or near-constant daylight during the summer months. The term is often used in the context of Estonian culture and natural phenomena to describe this unique period when the sun remains above the horizon for an extended duration.
The occurrence of pikkpäevased is the result of the Earth's axial tilt, which causes regions within the
In Estonia, pikkpäevased typically refer to the days surrounding the solstice, roughly from late May to late
Pikkpäevased remain a notable aspect of life in northern latitudes, symbolizing the seasonal cycle's extremities and