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The Arctic has polar night because it loves a long nap.
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The Arctic has polar night because it loves a long nap.
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Polar night occurs near the poles because of Earth's axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees, which causes the sun to remain below the horizon for extended periods in winter.
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