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The blue hour is the part of twilight just before nightfall, when the sky displays a beautiful, deep blue color.
That hour, which occurs just before dawn, is a time of day much appreciated by photography enthusiasts, as it's possible to capture truly beautiful photos of both the sky and landscapes. In the Norwegian islands of Svalbard, north of the Arctic Circle, this "blue hour" lasts for several days.
Due to its location, Svalbard will experience complete darkness from November 14th to January 29th. During those two and a half months, the inhabitants of this remote and cold archipelago will be able to contemplate a constant starry sky (since light pollution levels there are very low and it is an ideal place for stargazing), weather permitting, of course.
Svalbard is an ideal place for people who hate the heat. During the summer, temperatures range between 5 and 8ºC in July, while in winter they range between -9 and -15ºC in January and February. Despite the cold and the lack of daylight, there's no shortage of entertainment on the islands. The most spectacular of all is its beautiful Northern Lights, which can be seen at any time during the polar night.
Two days ago, YouTuber Cecilia Blomdahl, a Swedish citizen living in Svalbard, showed the blue hour on the islands from her home in Longyearbyen, the archipelago's largest town (population just over 2,000): "Polar Night is finally here on Svalbard, as we say goodbye to the sun for the next 3 months. The last light has faded, and from now on, we’ll be living in shades of blue, under starry skies and northern lights. In today’s video, we soak in the final sunset, enjoy some cozy cabin life (Christoffer bakes for us!), and join as Svalbard transforms into its magical winter darkness," Cecilia says.
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Main image: Cecilia Blomdahl.
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