In northernmost U.S. town, the sun won't set until Aug. 2
Think you've had a long day? Imagine living in Utqiagvik, Alaska. After rising on Saturday, the sun there will shine for 84 days, 11 hours, 4 minutes without setting.
Meteorologists and astronomers call the lengthy bright stretch there 'polar day.' It's the opposite of 'polar night,' or the months of darkness that befall polar regions during winter. Between November and January, Utqiagvik (pronounced oot-kee-aag-vik) goes 64 days without witnessing a hint of direct daylight.
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