Is Niagara Falls Moonbow happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, peak season now, through ~October 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
A moonbow is a rainbow produced by moonlight rather than sunlight.
At Niagara Falls, bright moonlight interacting with the constant spray from Horseshoe Falls creates visible moonbows on nights with a near-full moon and clear skies, producing a pale, often white-appearing arc over the falls.
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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| Table Rock Welcome Centre (Table Rock Park) |
| Prospect Point Overlook, Niagara Falls State Park |
| + 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.