Sunrise, Sunset...
Last "night" was summer solstice. Here is a picture of the position of the sun at midnight on June 21st.
The sun hasn't actually set for awhile. The people near and above the arctic circle get 24 hours of sunlight a day. The last time Toolik experienced a sunset was on May 24th and the sun won't dip below the horizon again until July 17th. The sun basically travels in a circular path overhead, reaching its high point in the southern sky and the lowest point in the northern sky. Sleeping is made possible with blackout curtains and the fact that you are usually very tired after a day in the field. The passage of time is difficult to gauge as well. Not so much during the work day, but keeping track what day of the week it is. All this sunlight isn't great for humans, but it is why plants are able to do about 6 months worth of production in 3.
The Adventure Of Flat Cat
Flat Cat went on a hike up Jade Mountain this week. Speaking of 24 hour daylight, this picture was taken at about 8:30 PM.
Date
Location
Toolik Field Research Station
Weather Summary
Sunny, warm and beautiful!
Temperature
57
Wind Speed
5-10
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