White nights

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This article is regarding the time period near the Summer solstice in northern Russia. For the 1985 film, see White Nights (film). For the short story by Dostoevsky, see White Nights (short story). For the 1957 Visconti film, see Le notti bianche.

The White Nights are a short late Spring and early Summer period in high latitude areas in the few weeks around the Summer solstice in June. Owing to the high northern latitude (60 degrees), the Sun does not set until after 10PM, and the twilight lasts much longer. Most residences in such northern latitudes have heavy draperies and shades to aid sleep during this period.

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