An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death.

NOAA biologists are trying to determine how the whale died, while onlookers have gathered to see the large carcass.

The town of Utqiagvik, Alaska won't see the sun again until January as it enters a polar night. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.

After only 30 minutes of daylight, the sun will set on the town of Utqiaġvik, Alaska – formerly known as Barrow – for the last time this year on Monday. This happens every year as the earth’s tilt moves the Northern Hemisphere farther from the sun,