Päviäyö
Päviäyö is a Finnish term that translates roughly to "daytime night" or "light night." It refers to the phenomenon of twilight occurring during the summer months in the northern latitudes of Finland, particularly in the northern parts of Lapland. During the summer solstice, the sun does not set below the horizon for extended periods, resulting in a constant state of twilight.
This prolonged twilight means that darkness, as experienced in more southern regions, is absent. Instead, the
The päviäyö phenomenon significantly impacts the local environment and human activities. It affects plant growth, animal