The 66-Day Nights of Utqiagvik
Channel: STEM Education Works
Date: 25/11/2023

Ever imagine living without sunlight for 66 days? Residents in Utqiagvik, Alaska experience the polar night, a unique phenomenon lasting over two months.

Utqiagvik enters the polar night on November 18th, with 66 days of darkness. Civil Twilight offers a brief 6-hour glow initially, reducing to 3 hours at midwinter.

How would you fare in this extreme environment? Share your thoughts below! ☀️🌑 

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