![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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Classic AK Townhome 2BR/2BA
Classic AK Townhome 2BR/2BAKenai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Great place to stay. Very clean and my family loved it."
Gilbert
$194 nightly
The price is $202
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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Fishy-Fishy Townhome, 2BR/2BA
Fishy-Fishy Townhome, 2BR/2BAKenai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Comfy property, exactly as described. Excellent location to explore the area."
Alfredo F.
$194 nightly
The price is $202
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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1.5 miles from the mouth of the Kenai River. In the heart of Kenai!
1.5 miles from the mouth of the Kenai River. In the heart of Kenai!Kenai
$230 nightly
The price is $234
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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Apartment less than a mile from the mouth of the Kenai River and beach access!
Apartment less than a mile from the mouth of the Kenai River and beach access!Kenai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Property was nice and Kristi was AMAZING. Always available to help and so pleasant. "
elizabeth m.
$267 nightly
The price is $267
Dec 20 - Dec 21
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Ptarmigan Suite @ Keystone Retreat
Ptarmigan Suite @ Keystone RetreatSoldotna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Perfect stay at the Keystone Retreat! We have stayed in a several places in Alaska and this is now our favorite! What a view.... we stayed in the Ptarmigan Suite and it was amazing! The hosts, Sandi and Mark have thought of everything with great attention to detail- comfortable bed with hotel linens, access to private dock, professional fish packer, ice and storage for your big catch, snacks, and good coffee. Sandi was a wealth of information of the area and fishing. So happy we met you both. We...
Jill S.
$318 nightly
The price is $322
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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Comfort & Convenience! Apt in Central Soldotna
Comfort & Convenience! Apt in Central SoldotnaSoldotna
$425 nightly
The price is $465
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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Eagles Perch!! Beautiful apt. In Kenai overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River
Eagles Perch!! Beautiful apt. In Kenai overlooking the mouth of the Kenai RiverKenai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Great place, super clean and a beautiful view!"
Sarah H.
$271 nightly
The price is $283
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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Kenai Riverfront Cozy Studio
Kenai Riverfront Cozy StudioSoldotna
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"Janet and Marv were gracious hosts and the studio was cozy. We lucked out and saw a moose and her baby crossing the River the first night and a harbor seal swimming around the second night. Convenient location and great views. "
Christine H.
$251 nightly
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Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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Built in 2021. Beautiful Wooded Lot. Minutes to Kenai, Soldotna & Kasiloff.
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