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During the summer, the earth's axis tilt exposes the northern parts of the planet to more sunlight. The amount of time under sunlight increases as one moves farther north.
Alaska is our northernmost state, and part of it is above the Arctic Circle. From that point north, every year includes at least one day of 24-hour sunlight (and a day of 24-hour darkness). More north, more days of 24-hour light (or darkness).
At the poles, it's six months between sunrise and sunset. This happens at the equinoxes, in late March and late September.
Even though most of the state is below the Arctic Circle, days are still incredibly long during the summer, with more than 20 hours of sunlight and twilight. Near the solstice in late June, it will not appear to get dark at all, even though there is sunset; the sun is still close enough to the horizon to provide light. http://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080228124629AAFWGKB
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is because the sun in Alaska during Alaska stays up usually until midnight and then still does not really go down.
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Which state is sometimes called Land of the Midnight sun?
Alaska is the state that is often called the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Land of Midnight Sun is?
Alaska (AK) is sometimes called "Land of the Midnight Sun" or "The Last Frontier". Finland and Norway are also commonly called the Land of the Midnight Sun,
Which state is Americas Land of the Midnight Sun?
Alaska has the nickname land of the midnight sun.
Why is alaska sometimes called the 'land of the midnight sun?
because in a certain time of year the sun never sets
What is the capital of the state known as the land of the midnight sun?
The capital of Alaska (the state known as the land of the midnight sun) is Juneau.
Which land is called the land of Midnight Sun?
The Land of The Midnight Sun - Lapland
What are the countries known as the Land of Midnight Sun?
In the USA, the state Alaska is traditionally called "The Land of the Midnight Sun" World-wide, the country that is know as the land of the Midnight Sun is Norway. The actual event of the sun never setting takes place from May 14 - August 22.
What do people have to wear in alaska?
land of the midnight sun means
Where is the land of midnight sun?
Northern Norway is often called the land of the midnight sun. This is because of its location.
What is the nickname of Alaska?
There are three nicknames for Alaska one is The Last Frontier another one is Land Of The Midnight Sun and the last one is The Great Land.
What state is reffered as The Last Frontier or as The Land of The Midnight Sun?
Alaska. The "midnight sun" can only be seen in the summer months, however.
Does Alaska have two nicknames?
Yes. Alaska is known as both "The Last Frontier" and as "The Land of the Midnight Sun". It is called "The Last Frontier" because there are still so many wild and unsettled areas of the state. "The Land of the Midnight Sun" comes from the fact that, during summer, the sun shines almost around the clock because of Alaska's position so far north.
