As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, in season, building toward peak (~December 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Luminous Lagoon (Oyster Bay / Glistening Waters) near Falmouth, Jamaica, glows at night because millions of dinoflagellates emit light when the water is disturbed.
The phenomenon is visible on boat tours nightly and is brightest when water is calm, salinity is stable, and moonlight is low.
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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| Glistening Waters Marina (official Luminous Lagoon tours) |
| Excellence Oyster Bay peninsula (resort viewpoint and guest access) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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