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Utqiagvik to Enjoy 84 Days of Continuous Sunlight

5/28/2025

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In May 2025, Utqiagvik, Alaska, will bask in 84 days of unbroken sunlight, as the Sun graces the sky from May 10 to August 2. This small Arctic town, with its 4,500 residents, transforms dramatically, shedding winter's icy grip for the vibrant emergence of summer's thermokarst lakes amidst the breathtaking tundra.

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In May 2025, Utqiagvik, Alaska, will bask in 84 days of unbroken sunlight, as the Sun graces the sky from May 10 to August 2. This small Arctic town, with its 4,500 residents, transforms dramatically, shedding winter's icy grip for the vibrant emergence of summer's thermokarst lakes amidst the breathtaking tundra.