There are some places on Earth where time and weather work a little differently, such as Antarctica.
This icy expanse is home to the North and South poles, as well as colonies of penguins.
However, it offers much more than just that.
TikToker Matty K Jordan amazed viewers by revealing what a typical midnight looks like on the continent, leaving many in awe.
While some consider the happenings in Antarctica to be mysterious, they are actually quite intriguing.
According to the British Antarctic Survey, Antarctica is ‘the world's most important natural laboratory' and also ‘a place of great beauty and wonder'.
Matty K Jordan showed his viewers what to expect in Antarctica (TikTok/@Mattykjordan)
The website highlights that the icy landscapes of Antarctica have fascinated people for generations, drawing around 30,000 tourists each year who wish to explore this final great wilderness of our planet.
For those who cannot afford the trip, the unique aspects of its climate may remain a mystery. One notable feature is the continuous sunlight that persists for several months.
While the idea of 24-hour daylight may seem enchanting, imagine trying to sleep when it still appears to be midday.
Visually, it is enchanting.
Matty filmed a video at six minutes past midnight to showcase the level of daylight he encounters while working in Antarctica.
In the clip, he starts by leaving his home and opening the doors to the outside world.
As soon as the door swings open, he is greeted by an exceptionally bright sunlight.
It's nothing but clear skies and brilliant white for miles to see.
Midnight is very light (TikTok/@Mattykjordan)
Of course, viewers were left baffled and couldn't understand how it could be so light all the time.
One person wrote: “How do you sleeeeep??”
Another said: “The next sunset isn't until when?!?”
A different individual remarked, “Locations such as this invariably bring to mind 30 Days of Night.”
One participant humorously noted, “At least you have sunlight; in the UK, we experience only a few hours of overcast skies before it becomes dark once more.”
Another person chuckled, “How can one determine when to conclude the day?”
That's actually a perfectly good question.
Apparently, it's all down to the Hemisphere.
@mattykjordan Goodnight from Antarctica #Antarctica ♬ original sound – Matty Jordan | Antarctica
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, and receives a greater amount of sunlight in the Antarctic summer.
Robert Schwarz, who dedicated around 15 years to the Antarctic as part of the Keck project, finds the experience to be fascinating.
During his time there, he captured a timelapse in 2017 that illustrates the sun hovering above the horizon for five consecutive days.
The footage reveals the sun consistently circling the horizon, with sunlight streaming in without interruption.
This scenario shifts dramatically from April to August when the Hemisphere tilts away.
Anyway, it's all down to science, and that's pretty cool.
Featured Image Credit: Tiktok / mattykjordan
