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For example, during summer months above 50° North latitude (which includes parts of the UK), true night never actually occurs. These regions only experience astronomical twilight, meaning the Sun stays at least 18 degrees below the horizon, yet some light still reaches the atmosphere.
The Significance of the 1% in Full Night
According to data from Time and Date, roughly 1% of the Earth's population is in complete darkness or full night at the specific time of July 8th, 11:15 UTC. This includes areas such as:
Parts of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Islands, including Hawaii
Regions in the southern hemisphere and high southern latitudes