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Why is there minimal sunlight in Alaska during the winter months?

Question by TS: Why is there minimal sunlight in Alaska during the winter months?
What EXACTLY happens to cause this? Is unique to Alaska? What other habitable places does this? Exactly how many hours/days of sunlight do Alaska get during the winter?

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Answer by Roger S
The earth’s axis of rotation is tilted. In the summer it is pointing towards the sun and northern regions have very long days. In the winter it is on the exact opposite side of the sun and now tilts away. This causes long nights. The same thing happens in the southern polar regions, but in exactly the opposite order. Christmas comes in the middle of summer in Australia.

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Alaska Marine Highway Routes

The ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway travel 3500 miles of scenic coastal waterways — a transportation system so special it has been designated a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. Learn more about the Marine Highway’s unique routes.
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Q&A: Anyone traveled the Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry) in winter?

Question by Denali Rose: Anyone traveled the Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry) in winter?
I’m hoping to go to Washington this winter from Alaska without flying. I know the summer ferry trips are gorgeous, but are the winter trips worth it? Or is it too dark and cold?

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Answer by cyanne2ak
They’re cold as hell!!! But, you get what you pay for, so the more you spend the more comfort you’ll be in on the Ferry. I lived in Alaska for 16 years.

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Norwegian Pearl at sea. Alaska Cruise

Heading to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship. See parts of this nice ship inside and outside. Spinnaker Lounge. Bliss Lounge. Weather becomes bad. i try my iphone GPS. 7 day cruise from Seattle WA to Alaska ports. listen to NCL staff beg you to buy new cruises. Carnival is # 1. thanks for watching August 2009
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Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results

Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2011. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m.
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Alaska Governor Asks Govt to Expedite Offshore Drilling Projects
Alaska’s governor asked federal regulators to move ahead in allowing new oil development in the Arctic Ocean, as the state looks for ways to shore up declining production.
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Alaska lawmaker drops bill to restrict collective bargaining
JUNEAU, Alaska – An Alaska lawmaker has dropped his bill to restrict collective bargaining rights for many public workers. Republican Rep. Carl Gatto made the announcement late Thursday after an…
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Alaska judicial council recommends no vote on Haase
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended a no vote on Gov. Sean Parnell’s nominee to the Alaska Judicial Council. It is now up to the full Legislature to decide whether to…
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New Sitka Berth Nearing Completion

New Sitka Berth Nearing Completion
This is a discussion on New Sitka Berth Nearing Completion within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Cruise Industry News Has Just Posted the Following: A new cruise dock in Sitka, Alaska is nearing completion. Sitka receives …
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New Promotion Gives Cruise Vacationers Discounted Shore Excursions on their Cruise
CruiseNow.com just launched a new promotion that gives consumers a significant discount off their port shore excursions when cruising. This savings is a huge win for cruise enthusiasts. Charlotte, NC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 30, 2011 Cruise Vacation Discount Company CruiseNow.com recently announced a new unique opportunity for all cruise vacationers. Starting immediately every cruise customer of …
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Alaska compensates passengers for glitch
SEATTLE — Some people are still waiting for Alaska Airlines to get them to their destination after weekend computer problems disrupted travel for more than 12,000 passengers. The airline says about 150 flights on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air were canceled Saturday. Some passengers will have to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday to get to their destination, airline spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said …
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Scenic Tours Canada & Alaska Tours Part 2 of 3

Have the ultimate Canada and Alaska tour experience, with Scenic Tours the number one tour company to Canada & Alaska. Choose from over 30 luxury, all inclusive Canada and Alaska Tours, and visit Canadian districts such as British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Yukon Territory, as well as neighbouring countries Alaska, and the USA.
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Have the ultimate Canada and Alaska tour experience, with Scenic Tours the number one tour company to Canada & Alaska. Choose from over 30 luxury, all inclusive Canada and Alaska Tours, and visit Canadian districts such as British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Yukon Territory, as well as neighbouring countries Alaska, and the USA.
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