the Arctic Circle

noun

: an imaginary line that goes around the Earth near the North Pole

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Right on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the best places to witness the northern lights. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 Usually, this activity only takes place near the Arctic Circle, but since solar activity is strong right now, viewing areas have expanded to other regions, like the Midwest. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025 Ultimately, Victor and the Creature wind up in the Arctic Circle, where a Danish ship is stuck in the ice on an expedition. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 Testing has already begun with early systems trials in France, while current and upcoming campaigns are being run in Kiruna, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Arctic Circle

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“The Arctic Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Arctic%20Circle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

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