Is Horseshoe Crab Spawning happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 PM, peak season now, through ~June 28. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Ancient 450-million-year-old arthropods emerge en masse to spawn under the full moon.
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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| Reeds Beach |
| Kimbles Beach |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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.