Newtontoppen
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The story
Newtontoppen (Newton Peak) is the largest and highest mountain in Svalbard, at 1,713 metres (5,620 ft). Its peak is the highest point on Svalbard. It is located at the north east corner on the island of Spitsbergen in the Chydeniusfjella range. The nearest settlement is the formerly Soviet coal mining settlement Pyramiden. The mountain is mostly made of Silurian granite. The mountain was first ascended by Helge Backlund on 4 August 1900.
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Wikidata Q1419222, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 1713 m
How to reach it
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 05:46 | 15:39 | 18:11 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun | — | — |
| September equinox | 06:18 | 16:40 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | Polar night | — | — |
Local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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