Posted in Alaska October 12, 2015 by

14 Times The Sun Made Alaska The Most Beautiful Place On Earth

There is undoubtedly something silently perfect about every sunset and sunrise no matter where you are in the world. To live in a place that is already beautiful in its own right only adds to the stunning effects of this breathtaking daily phenomena. These spectacular photos will leave you speechless.

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1) A beautiful Alaskan sunrise near Palmer, Alaska.
Michele | Flickr
2) A sunrise in Juneau.
Joseph | Flickr
3) Sunrise over the Kenai Peninsula.
Dan Logan | Flickr
4) A beautiful sunrise over Kachemak.
Kevan Dee | Flickr
5) Sunset in Chugach State Park.
Rob Baird | Flickr
6) A beautiful sight on an inbound flight to Anchorage.
Joseph | Flickr
7) Sun falling on Mount Juneau.
Joseph | Flickr
8) Sunsets are always gorgeous when they're over the Tongass Forest!
Joseph | Flickr
9) Sun glinting off mini icebergs in the Cook Inlet.
Dan Logan | Flickr
10) Another stunning sunset over the Tongass National Forest.
Joseph | Flickr
11) Even during the heat of the day the sun shines lovingly on Alaska.
Berkeley Lab | Flickr
12) The sunrise over Unalaska!
Joseph | Flickr
13) The sun glinting off Cleveland Volcano during a flight to Unalaska.
Joseph | Flickr
14) Even the airport offers incredible views of both sunrises and sunsets!
Kevin Dee | Flickr

Which is your favorite shot? Let me know in the comments!