The polar night has taken over Alaska and other regions until January 2024 And, although for us it is very strange, this happens year after year. From November to January, Alaska's natives remain in the dark, but their life takes place normally. That is, for at least 30 days, they do not see the exit of the sun every morning, they simply know that it is another day for the time, but they continue working, having fun in the streets and attending school, simply there is more lighting at different times of the day.
In the northern part of the planet we enter the winter or, we are living the end of autumn, which means that the weather and cold and the sweeping winds are present, but, obviously, they are not the only natural phenomena. So, Polar night is positioned as the most interestingWell, to tell the truth, who could live «at night» for more than a month? The answer is simple: Alaska, Finland, Russia and Norway. It is something that happens so often that they have been organized to stay hot during those days and so that the hours are equally productive.
Polar night can last at least 30 days.Zachary Kyra-Derksen / UNSPLASH.
What is polar night?
As we mentioned before, it is a period of 30 days (minimum) in which the sun does not rise to the naked eye; However, the explanation is much deeper. According to the National Autonomous University of Mexico, The polar night occurs due to the inclination of the earth during the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. Being in such position the sun's rays do not reach the necessary height to exceed the horizon of the poles and therefore, some points of the planet remain in the dark and with very low temperatures.
According to the studies carried out by astronomers and specialists from various universities, Polar night extends for 30 days; However, this depends on the place. In Alaska, which is the most common place to witness the phenomenon, they have come to be without natural light up to 66 days. This 2024 is estimated that until January 23 there will be a new Sun account.