Why does the Arctic experience twenty-four hours of daylight during the summer?

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The Arctic experiences 24 hours of daylight during its summer due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. As the Earth orbits the Sun, its axis remains inclined at approximately 66.5 degrees relative to its orbital plane. During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun. This continuous exposure to sunlight means that areas within the Arctic Circle, and especially closer to the North Pole, receive uninterrupted daylight for extended periods. This phenomenon is known as the midnight sun.123456