The northernmost city of the United States, Utkagvik, began a period of polar night, during which the sun disappears beyond the horizon. Local residents will only be able to see the sunset only on January 23, 2024, around 13:09 local time, within one hour.
During this period, 5123 residents of Utkagvik experience long "twilight" when the sun remains hidden behind the horizon. This annual phenomenon of polar night occurs due to the slope of the earth, deepening the city into long -lasting darkness. Even during this period, residents have the opportunity to see only a few hours of light daily.
Daniel Banks of The Weather Channel explained that people in Utkiagra will not see the sun in its full glow by the end of January, but a few hours of daylight still remains. Alaska University in Ferbenks has installed a webcam to document important moments of this period, such as the formation of autumn ice, a stable ice cover, spring melting, the appearance of ponds in the spring, and a glacial break in the summer.
The Utkiagra is one of the northernmost cities in the world and the city in northern Alaska. Historically known as Barrow, he made an official change in the name to Utkiagra in 2016. The city is located near Barrow Cape and is known for its meteorological station and oil production.
