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Yes. Because the Earth rotates about the north pole, whenever the axis faces away from the sun, the north pole also faces away from the sun, and when the earth revolves around the sun into winter, the north pole remains light.

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Does a compass only have a north pole?

No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.


Why does the North Pole only have one sunset?

The North Pole experiences a phenomenon known as the "midnight sun" during summer months, where the sun remains visible for 24 hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This means there is effectively only one sunset at the North Pole during this time.


Is the Arctic Circle 23 and a half degrees south of the North Pole?

No, the Arctic Circle is located approximately 23 and a half degrees north of the North Pole, not south.


When is the north pole dark 24 hours a day?

The North Pole is dark for six months- from the September Equinox (September 21) to the March Equinox (March 21).


If you start at the Earth's equator and travel due north half the distance to the north pole at what latitude will you be located?

If you start at the Earth's equator and travel due north half the distance to the North Pole, you will be located at 45 degrees North latitude.

Related Questions

When it is dark at the north pole it is light at the south pole?

Correct


In the north pole in June at midnight is it light or dark?

It is light.


Does the North Pole have dark months?

No it is always light i think because i think it is on the equator


Does a compass only have a north pole?

No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.No, being a magnet, it has a north pole and a south pole. The two can't be separated in a magnet. If you cut the magnet in half, each half will still have a north pole and a half pole.


Is there a country that is dark for six months and light for the other 6?

Probably the north or south pole but I'm not sure


Does it stay light longer the farther north you go?

Yes, in the summer time if you cross over the Arctic Circle it doesn't get dark with a sunset for one night and at the north pole it is light for 6 months (summer) then dark for 6 months (winter).The same thing happens when you head to the south pole in the southern hemisphere.That is true only from the March equinox until the September equinox. The opposite is true during the other half of the year.


Does the North Pole get dark in summer?

Yes


What happens in the North Pole on December 24?

On December 24th in the North Pole-it is completely dark. No sun.


Is the arctic dark all year round?

It's dark all day because of the earth's tilt on the axis


Why is it dark all day at the north pole on 22 december?

because the north pole is titled away from the sun.


What are the parts of bar magnet?

The north pole and the south pole. Half of the magnet is red and the other half is blue.


Why does the North Pole only have one sunset?

The North Pole experiences a phenomenon known as the "midnight sun" during summer months, where the sun remains visible for 24 hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This means there is effectively only one sunset at the North Pole during this time.