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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
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
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Best Western King Salmon Inn

Best Western King Salmon Inn

2.5 out of 5
35545 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna AK
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Aspen Hotel Soldotna

Aspen Hotel Soldotna

2.5 out of 5
326 Binkley Circle Soldotna AK
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Soldotna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (806 reviews)
The room was clean. The staff was friendly. Location was ideal.

Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026

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Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai

Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai

2.5 out of 5
10431 Kenai Spur Hwy Kenai AK
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (719 reviews)
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Alaska River Pirates Cabins

Alaska River Pirates Cabins

2 out of 5
41221 Sterling Hwy Soldotna AK
Stay at this cabin in Soldotna. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Birch Ridge Golf Course and Longmere Lake are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
No indoor plumbing is nothing mentioned in ad. Only a construction site toilet system outside

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Joy's Kenai River Cabins

Joy's Kenai River Cabins

3 out of 5
38120 Greatland St Sterling AK
Stay at this cabin in Sterling. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bings Landing and Scout Lake State Recreation Site are located ...
Our stay was excellent. Joy and Tom were fantastic. They welcomed us and treated us as family. Joy reached out to me before our scheduled stay to keep me up to date and what to expect. She texed me when the cabin was ready and how to access the cabin and were to park. After we arrived and got settled ...

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Popular places to visit

Cunningham Falls State Park

Cunningham Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cunningham Park, a lovely green space in Kenai. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the fishing spots.

Cunningham Park
The North Country Trail in the fall, covered in leaves - this is a long thru-hike along the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

North Peninsula Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at North Peninsula Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Nikiski. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

North Peninsula Recreation Area

Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center

After visiting Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kenai. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center

Kenai River Flats

Explore the great outdoors at Kenai River Flats, a lovely green space in Kenai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Kenai River Flats

Challenger Learning Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Challenger Learning Center during your trip to Kenai. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its fishing spots.

Challenger Learning Center

Kotsina Road

You can take time to visit Kotsina Road during your travels to Nikiski. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

Kotsina Road

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