<< Back Start Next >> The orange circle on this map shows the area in Alaska where both pictures were taken. What is it's approximate latitude? Imagine this: The shortest day of the year there (winter solstice) has 6 hours of daylight. The longest day (summer solstice) has 18 1/2 hours of daylight! Why? Image: Google Earth     Copyright 1997-2011 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.