![The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. As of 16 February 2015, it runs 66°33′45.6″ north of the Equator.
The region north of this circle is known as the Arctic, and the zone just to the south is called the Northern Temperate Zone. The equivalent polar circle in the Southern Hemisphere is called the Antarctic Circle.
The Arctic Circle is the southernmost latitude in the Northern Hemisphere at which the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours (at the June solstice and December solstice respectively). North of the Arctic Circle, the sun is above the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore visible at midnight) and below the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore not visible at noon). On the Arctic Circle those events occur, in principle, exactly once per year, at the June and December solstices, respectively. However, in practice, because of atmospheric refraction and mirages, and because the sun appears as a disk and not a point, part of the midnight sun may be seen on the night of the northern summer solstice up to about 50′ (90 km (56 mi)) south of the Arctic Circle; similarly, on the day of the northern winter solstice, part of the sun may be seen up to about 50′ north of the Arctic Circle. That is true at sea level; those limits increase with elevation above sea level, although in mountainous regions there is often no direct view of the true horizon.
The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed. It directly depends on the Earth's axial tilt, which fluctuates within a margin of 2° over a 40,000-year period,[2] notably due to tidal forces resulting from the orbit of the Moon. The Arctic Circle is currently drifting northwards at a speed of about 15 m (49 ft) per year; see Circle of latitude for more information.
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Kenai River Lodge
Soldotna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (741)
"Second visit to this hotel, reasonable winter rates for a nice room with king bed. They are clean and staff is friendly and helpful."
Mark
The price is Rp2.003.880
Rp2.204.268 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Alaska Angler's Inn
Soldotna
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (299)
"Affordable nice place to stay"
James
Southern Bluff B&B
Soldotna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"This was a very excellent B&B. Breakfast was extraordinary"
Paul
Spacious Kenai Vacation Rental w/ Lake Access!
Kenai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Property was great and Frank was a great Host."
Treassia
Joy's Kenai River Cabins
Sterling
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Excellent care from the owner. "
Karen
Woodsy Cabin Near Kenai River: Great for Anglers!
Soldotna
Kenai Home w/ Fireplace < 10 Mi to Big Eddy!
Kenai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with nice amenities and access to local fishing."
Jacob
Lovely Soldotna Home, Steps From Kenai River
Soldotna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"This stay was a first for many of us in our family! The beds were comfy, the kitchen was filled with everything we needed. Walking distance to the Kenai River! Hosts were communicating fast and even gave extras! Which made our trip even more amazing! We plan on coming back next summer! We hope it is available. Worth the price! "
SCOTT
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![The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. As of 16 February 2015, it runs 66°33′45.6″ north of the Equator.
The region north of this circle is known as the Arctic, and the zone just to the south is called the Northern Temperate Zone. The equivalent polar circle in the Southern Hemisphere is called the Antarctic Circle.
The Arctic Circle is the southernmost latitude in the Northern Hemisphere at which the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours (at the June solstice and December solstice respectively). North of the Arctic Circle, the sun is above the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore visible at midnight) and below the horizon for 24 continuous hours at least once per year (and therefore not visible at noon). On the Arctic Circle those events occur, in principle, exactly once per year, at the June and December solstices, respectively. However, in practice, because of atmospheric refraction and mirages, and because the sun appears as a disk and not a point, part of the midnight sun may be seen on the night of the northern summer solstice up to about 50′ (90 km (56 mi)) south of the Arctic Circle; similarly, on the day of the northern winter solstice, part of the sun may be seen up to about 50′ north of the Arctic Circle. That is true at sea level; those limits increase with elevation above sea level, although in mountainous regions there is often no direct view of the true horizon.
The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed. It directly depends on the Earth's axial tilt, which fluctuates within a margin of 2° over a 40,000-year period,[2] notably due to tidal forces resulting from the orbit of the Moon. The Arctic Circle is currently drifting northwards at a speed of about 15 m (49 ft) per year; see Circle of latitude for more information.
#snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140564/a9f9449e-bab4-40a6-a9a1-5356b0cc2aa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=high)
Photo by Sharrie Shaw
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