Summary
The town of Utqiagvik, Alaska, recently saw its last sunset for the year. Residents will experience 84 days of continuous daylight, called the midnight sun, until August 2. This happens in places near the North and South Poles during summer when the sun stays above the horizon all day.
Key Facts
- Utqiagvik, Alaska, had its final sunset before a long period of continuous daylight.
- The midnight sun means the sun does not set and it remains light all day and night.
- This continuous daylight period will last 84 days in Utqiagvik.
- The midnight sun occurs in the Arctic and Antarctic circles during summer months.
- The phenomenon is natural and happens because of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.
- The next sunset in Utqiagvik will be on August 2.
- Such long daylight periods are common in polar regions.
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