Today the polar night begins in some parts of the world. What does this mean? They will be without sunlight for about two months. The polar night occurs in areas within or near the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle.
Alaska, the largest state in the United States, is known for its extreme weather conditions and unique geographic features. In Alaska, the length of the polar night varies depending on the specific location within the state.
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On November 17, the polar night began in Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska. The inhabitants will not see sunlight in total until January 23, 2024. of 67 days. This is because the sun does not rise north of the Arctic Circle due to the Earth’s tilt, far from the sun’s most direct rays, so the sun over this city will not fully rise above the horizon.
In this way other small settlements such as Kaktovik, Point Hope and Anaktuvuk Pass They too will not see the sun for two months.
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The closer you are to the North Pole, the darker it will be. while in parts further away; There will be more moments of certain clarity.
In those northern cities, some residents move south to cities like Fairbanks or Anchorage because the duration of the polar night decreases in these places. Here the sun rises for several hours a day.
The winter in Utqiagvik is so severe that it is not possible to supply the city. For this reason, residents must organize in advance all the food and goods supplies necessary to survive the climate event. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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