Alaskans rejoice! Today is the final day we lose daylight.

Today is the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year.
Day length varies by latitude on this day. In Anchorage, the sun rises at 10:14 a.m. and sets about 5 1/2 hours later at 3:42 p.m. The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, today is the longest day of the year — the summer solstice.The winter solstice is an exciting day for many in Alaska as it marks the last day of losing daylight. Thursday,