Arctic Circle

It circles Earth near 66.5° north latitude. This topic is part of Latitude within Geography. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Arctic Circle trivia questions

The Arctic Circle lies in which hemisphere?

Answer: Northern Hemisphere

Bonus fact: It circles Earth near 66.5° north latitude.

Approximately what latitude is the Arctic Circle?

Answer: 66.5° N

Bonus fact: Its exact position changes slightly over time.

North of the Arctic Circle, what can occur around the summer solstice?

Answer: Midnight Sun

Bonus fact: The Sun can remain above the horizon for 24 hours.

The Arctic Circle lies at approximately what latitude north?

Answer: 66.5 degrees

Bonus fact: The Arctic Circle is near 66.5° north, with its exact position slowly changing over time.

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