Antarctic Circle May 2026

The sun remains below the horizon at noon. Geography and Climate

The sun remains visible at midnight.

Unlike its northern counterpart, the Arctic Circle, which encompasses parts of eight countries, the Antarctic Circle crosses almost no permanent human settlements. It largely encircles the continent of , an icy landmass covered by a massive ice sheet that holds about 70% of the world's fresh water. The region is characterized by extreme conditions: Antarctica - National Geographic Education antarctic circle