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Last Frontier Utilities
A suite of tools built for Anchorage's unique relationship with daylight, darkness, and nature.
Here is today's light schedule:
Simulated aurora viewing conditions right now:
Current city-wide moose activity level, based on time of day:
What Time is the Tide in Turnagain Arm?
The massive tidal swings of Cook Inlet create a clock of their own.
A Twice-Daily Phenomenon
Twice a day, one of the world's largest tidal bores rushes into Turnagain Arm. This natural spectacle, with changes up to 40 feet, occurs about 2 hours after low tide in Anchorage. Never walk on the mudflats; the incoming tide is faster than a person can run.
What time is the Midnight Sun Baseball Game?
A uniquely Alaskan tradition that defies the normal clock.
JUNE 21ST • FIRST PITCH AT 10:00 PM
This famous game starts late and is played entirely without artificial lights, thanks to the summer solstice sun that never truly sets.
What Time of Year is "Termination Dust"?
The local signal that winter is on its way.
Late August to Early September
"Termination Dust" is the local name for the first snowfall on the Chugach Mountains. It "terminates" summer. This event, which happens well before the first snow in the city itself, serves as a natural, visual clock telling everyone to get their winter tires on.
What Time of Year Do the Salmon Run?
The city's schedule shifts for the annual arrival of salmon in Ship Creek.
King: Late May - June | Silver: July - September
The annual salmon runs turn Ship Creek, right in downtown Anchorage, into a bustling fishing hub. The timing is everything, with different species arriving at different times, dictating the focus of local anglers for months.
What Time is "Breakup" in Anchorage?
The messiest, muddiest, and most welcome time of the year.
Typically April
"Breakup" isn't a single moment but a period in spring when the winter ice and snow break apart and melt. It's a messy, gray, and muddy time that locals both dread and celebrate, as it signals the definitive end of the long winter and the coming of the midnight sun.
What Time is it "Outside"?
How Alaskans think about time in the rest of the world.
Usually Pacific or Eastern Time
"Outside" is the common term for anywhere not in Alaska. When coordinating with family or businesses in the Lower 48, Alaskans are constantly doing mental time zone math. "What time is it Outside?" usually means "What time is it in Seattle?" (1 hour ahead) or "on the East Coast?" (4 hours ahead).
What Time Does the Iditarod Start?
The "Last Great Race on Earth" begins on a strict schedule.
First Saturday in March, 10:00 AM
The ceremonial start of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race is a massive event that takes over downtown Anchorage. The race officially begins at 10 AM, with teams leaving the starting line on 4th Avenue every two minutes, a precise schedule that kicks off the grueling 1,000-mile journey to Nome.
What Time Do the Lights Go Out in Winter?
Understanding the deep darkness of an Alaskan winter.
Sunset Before 4:00 PM
Around the winter solstice in late December, Anchorage gets only about 5.5 hours of daylight. The sun rises after 10:00 AM and sets before 4:00 PM. This extended darkness profoundly affects daily schedules, energy levels, and creates the perfect canvas for the aurora borealis.