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Topic: Anchorage Daylight
mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Sat 06/25/11 10:32 PM
I took one picture an hour from 9 PM to 3 AM to show how the sun sets in the summer in Anchorage. I took a picture looking at the sun and one of the mountains to my east every hour. Think this is interesting. The clouds came in from the north (where the sun was) starting around midnight, so the last three series are actually darker than normal because of the clouds. June 21st - 9 PM June 21st - 10 PM June 21st - 11 PM June 22nd - 12 AM June 22nd - 1 AM June 22nd - 2 AM In this one the clouds had moved in over the northern horizon. I couldn't see where the sun actually was over the horizon because of the clouds so I took a picture of the brightest part of the sky. The sun was actually off the right side of the picture. (Note: the mountains are covered by clouds now) June 22nd - 3 AM Even with the could cover - it is evident the sun is rising again. 2 AM is the darkest time of day...

dfulwilder Joined Sat 06/25/11 Posts: 4	Sat 06/25/11 11:30 PM
...wow, man. I've heard about this so much from friends that I know from that area/state, but to actually see it is another thing! Great post, my friend!

josie68 Joined Mon 11/22/10 Posts: 6270	Sun 06/26/11 04:56 PM
What... where is your night time..

Holly4459 Joined Sun 06/29/08 Posts: 34785	Sun 06/26/11 04:58 PM
These are beautiful Patrick!

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Sun 06/26/11 05:32 PM
What... where is your night time.. and you wonder why I never sleep!

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Sun 06/26/11 05:33 PM Edited by mylifetoday on Sun 06/26/11 05:34 PM
These are beautiful Patrick! Thanks Holly I only wanted to show how the daylight doesn't really end. But after looking at them I realized they were much better than I had hoped for.

josie68 Joined Mon 11/22/10 Posts: 6270	Mon 06/27/11 01:26 AM
What... where is your night time.. and you wonder why I never sleep! Your not wrong, now I know why you are still awake at 3 in the morning.. Ok I am going to sleep for a week before i visit, that way I wont have to sleep when I am there.

☮️ Coolchic Dee 💟 Joined Tue 10/03/06 Posts: 39995	Mon 06/27/11 04:16 AM
Interesting info! & the pics are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 08:34 PM
What... where is your night time.. and you wonder why I never sleep! Your not wrong, now I know why you are still awake at 3 in the morning.. Ok I am going to sleep for a week before i visit, that way I wont have to sleep when I am there. That may help. Can't make any promises though.

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 08:35 PM
Interesting info! & the pics are beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Thanks, Glad you like it.

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Mon 06/27/11 08:41 PM
Wow, very cool

907daydreamer Joined Thu 06/19/08 Posts: 2829	Mon 06/27/11 10:17 PM
excellent representation :) it is always difficult to explain "no darkness" and "20 hours of daylight" to someone who hasnt seen it. is that the east side of Anchorage?

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 10:37 PM
excellent representation :) it is always difficult to explain "no darkness" and "20 hours of daylight" to someone who hasnt seen it. is that the east side of Anchorage? Yup, I live by Muldoon and Debarr. There is a small park a couple blocks from me. Took the picture of the mountains east of me from the hilltop in the park. So, looking your way.

thewaterbearer Joined Sun 10/25/09 Posts: 19759	Mon 06/27/11 10:41 PM
These pictures are gorgeous.

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 10:47 PM
These pictures are gorgeous. Thanks! They look better here than on FB.

esebulldog Joined Wed 08/05/09 Posts: 22342	Mon 06/27/11 10:48 PM
dude, that was an awesome idea and wonderful job. i oughta kiss you on the mouth

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 10:49 PM
dude, that was an awesome idea and wonderful job. i oughta kiss you on the mouth Thanks, but I think I'll pass ... this time.

907daydreamer Joined Thu 06/19/08 Posts: 2829	Mon 06/27/11 10:53 PM
excellent representation :) it is always difficult to explain "no darkness" and "20 hours of daylight" to someone who hasnt seen it. is that the east side of Anchorage? Yup, I live by Muldoon and Debarr. There is a small park a couple blocks from me. Took the picture of the mountains east of me from the hilltop in the park. So, looking your way. heya neighbor! i thought i recognized those mountains

Tribbles Joined Tue 11/17/09 Posts: 7349	Mon 06/27/11 10:55 PM
I guess this just throws the "all the freaks come out at night" theory right out the window.

mylifetoday Joined Sat 01/08/11 Posts: 1943	Mon 06/27/11 10:56 PM
excellent representation :) it is always difficult to explain "no darkness" and "20 hours of daylight" to someone who hasnt seen it. is that the east side of Anchorage? Yup, I live by Muldoon and Debarr. There is a small park a couple blocks from me. Took the picture of the mountains east of me from the hilltop in the park. So, looking your way. heya neighbor! i thought i recognized those mountains Howdy. Yeah, if that mountain wasn't in the way, may be able to see your home.