BBC World
Alaska Town Says Farewell to Sun Until August, Because Why Would It Stick Around?
Utqiagvik, Alaska bids adieu to the sun for 84 days of nonstop daylight because the Arctic doesn't believe in moderation.
2026-05-11
BBC World
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