Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, has officially entered its long winter night.On November 18, the sun dipped below the horizon and won’t return until January 22, 2026—a remarkable 65 days without a sunrise.

Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, has officially entered its long winter night.

On November 18, the sun dipped below the horizon and won’t return until January 22, 2026—a remarkable 65 days without a sunrise.

This phenomenon, known as the Polar Night, occurs because the town lies far above the Arctic Circle, where Earth’s tilt sends the sun on a long, quiet retreat during winter.

Yet, instead of darkness bringing fear, Utqiaġvik glows in its own way:

✨ Auroras paint the sky in living color.

✨ Starlight becomes a companion.

✨ Communities gather for cultural traditions, warmth, and resilience.

Here, humans prove once again that life can adapt, celebrate, and thrive—even in the most extreme corners of our planet.

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