The poles experience about six months of day and six months of night due to Earth’s axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees. During summer, each pole is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in continuous daylight, while during winter, the pole tilts away from the Sun, leading to continuous darkness.
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The poles experience approximately six months of day and six months of night because of Earth’s axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. This tilt causes extreme variations in sunlight exposure at the poles. During the polar summer, the pole is tilted toward the Sun, resulting in continuous daylight known as the Midnight Sun. Conversely, during polar winter, the pole tilts away from the Sun, leading to continuous darkness known as Polar Night. This phenomenon occurs due to the Earth’s orbit and axial tilt, creating prolonged periods of daylight or darkness at the poles, with each lasting about six months.