Question

Why does Utqiagvik, Alaska have 60 days of daylight and 60 days of night every year?

Answer 1

The northern third of Alaska lies above the Arctic Circle, the ring of latitude that encircles the frigid Arctic polar region, making it dark during the winter

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Answer 2

The sun rose and set in Utqiagvik for the last time on November 19 for a period of over 60 days. This phenomenon occurs every year in winter in the Alaska town because of the tilt of the Earth's axis. "Polar night is a normal phenomenon that happens every winter for Barrow (Utqiagvik), and any other towns inside the Arctic circle.

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