EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The sun rises over the flightline 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 considerably darker due to the moon being below the horizon all night, resulting in 0% moonlight illumination. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant John Gott.)