As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, peak season now, through ~June 25. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each summer the shallow reefs off Aqaba (northern Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea) host multi-species broadcast spawning events when scleractinian corals release gamete bundles in synchrony.
Many Acropora and other broadcast-spawning taxa spawn predictably in the weeks around the June full moon, with additional species sometimes spawning in subsequent months.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Japanese Garden (Aqaba Marine Reserve) |
| Cedar Pride shipwreck (near Japanese Garden / Rainbow Reef) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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