So How Dark Is It?

Since I've mentioned a few times now how dark it is in Sweden in December, I thought I should let you know just how dark it really is there. 

So I Googled Sunrise and Sunset in Stockholm, Sweden ~ my hometown:

12/21 Sunrise: 8:43 AM --- Sunset: 2:48 PM

So six hours of daylight, which I never minded. It was lovely to walk in the dark, looking at the lit up stars, I mentioned earlier,  in the windows of the city

I've read about the debate concerning the spring forward, fall back time changes and if that one hour could be detrimental to our health. 

So what happens to people in the far north of Sweden, where the polar night lasts about 28 days?

Studies have been made:

Yes, studies have been conducted on the effects of the polar night on people living in northern Sweden, with findings suggesting that while some individuals may experience negative impacts like disrupted sleep cycles and potential mood changes due to reduced daylight, not everyone is significantly harmed, and some may even find the polar night to have positive aspects on their mental health; however, further research is needed to fully understand the effects across different populations in the region.

I would not mind the polar night, I always liked the dark winter days.