Here Are 8 Stunning Sunsets In Alaska That Are Hard To Beat
Casea Peterson
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Sunsets and sunrises are some of the most incredible and beautiful sights a person can see every day of their life. Everywhere you experience a sunset holds it’s own special magic that changes every single night. The sunsets in Alaska are no different, so I’ve compiled a gallery of pictures that shows off these stunning sunset photos of Alaska’s most impressive sunsets. I’ll let you be the judge of which photo you think is the most amazing!
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Did you love these stunning sunset photos of Alaska? Which of these incredible pictures is your favorite? If you know of more great photos, make sure to drop them in the comments below!
If you’re looking for more great photos of Alaska’s amazing sunsets, here are 14 Times The Sun Made Alaska The Most Beautiful Place On Earth.
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Sunset Photos Of Alaska
Why is Alaska called the Land Of The Midnight Sun?
In the summertime, the sun in Alaska seems to never set. In places like Utqiagvik, Alaska, “The Northernmost American City,” the sun doesn’t set for almost two and a half months. You’ll find the sun above the horizon from May 10th through August 2nd. However once you start heading farther south in the state, below the Arctic Circle, you encounter midnight twilight. The sun sets, but only a little, and you experience a couple hours of sunset glow before the sun begins to rise again. It’s hard to find true darkness anywhere in Alaska during the summer months.
Is it dark all the time in the winter in Alaska?
Utqiagvik is the town that will see the most darkness in the winter. From November 18th through January 24th, the sun never ascends above the horizon. In the southern areas of the state you will still have a darker winter than the Lower 48, but you will still experience a couple hours of daylight during the darkest of the winter months.