Summer phenomenon “White Nights” observed in St. Petersburg, Russia-Xinhua

Tourists take sightseeing boats on the Winter Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2026.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

People enjoy music at Palace Square of St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2026.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

A person enjoys music by the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2026.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

This photo taken on June 21, 2026 shows a view of the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

This photo taken on June 21, 2026 shows a clock tower in the twilight in St. Petersburg, Russia.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

An artist paints by the Winter Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2026.

St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” is a spectacular summer phenomenon where the city’s high northern latitude prevents the sky from getting completely dark. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)