Is Painted Lady Butterfly Migration happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:24 PM, confirmed recently, likely happening now. There is recent confirmation nearby. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Billions of orange wings surge across continents - the world's longest butterfly migration.
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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| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center |
| Southern California Coast |
| + 3 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.