Is Midnight Sun (Iceland) happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~June 26. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Around the June summer solstice, Iceland experiences extremely long days and, north of the Arctic Circle, continuous daylight known as the midnight sun.
The phenomenon is astronomical in origin and is strongest on and near the Arctic Circle.
Viewing quality varies by latitude, weather, and local topography.
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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| Grímsey Island (Arctic Circle) |
| Akureyri Waterfront / Kjarnaskógur Viewpoints |
| + 1 more spot, 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.