Is Fire Rainbow (Circumhorizontal Arc) happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, in season now. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Watch a horizontal rainbow of fire paint the sky as sunlight refracts through ice crystals 20,000 feet up.
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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| Mid-Latitudes (25-55°N/S) |
| Tropical Latitudes (0-25°N/S) |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.