The Sun has officially set in this city and it won’t rise until this date in January…
Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost US city, is experiencing its annual polar night, with the sun absent until January 22, 2026. Residents cope with weeks of darkness using artificial light and community gatherings. This extreme environment, bordering the Arctic Ocean, is home to the Indigenous Iñupiat people, whose resilience and traditions are key to survival.
Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost US city, is experiencing its annual polar night, with the sun absent until January 22, 2026. Residents cope with weeks of darkness using artificial light and community gatherings. This extreme environment, bordering the Arctic Ocean, is home to the Indigenous Iñupiat people, whose resilience and traditions are key to survival.
