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Winter Solstice

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The sun rises over the Alaska Pipeline here on Dec 21 which marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. At Eielson Air Force Base the sun rose at 1052 and set at 1441 today resulting in a total of 3 hours and 49 minutes from sun up to sun down. This night will be extra dark due to the moon being completely below the horizon all day resulting in 0% moonlight illumination. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt Joshua Strang
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