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It is based upon the tilt of the earth's axis. At the top of the earth (North Pole), the earth receives either very little light or too much light. Near the north pole, they receive 6 months of darkness followed by 6 months of light. Keep in mind that this is not total darkness or total sun for these months but the months get gradually darker or lighter as the season progresses.

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