The North and South Poles

Can you see the North and South Poles? They are on the opposite sides of the world.

In most places in the world, the sun rises and sets every day. But it is different near the two Poles. For many days in the middle of the winter there is only night near the North Pole because the sun does not rise. When it is dark near the North Pole, it is light near the South Pole.

Also, for many day s in the middle of the summer there is only day near the North Pole because the sun does not set. When it is light near the North Pole, it is dark near the South Pole.