the Arctic Circle

noun

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

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This makes venturing into the Arctic Circle such a destination goal. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 Russia has ramped up military operations in the Arctic Circle, which includes part of Norway. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024 Among these experts’ top tips: Schedule a trip to the Arctic Circle between September and March, the peak season for aurora-chasing, and venture out during the darkest hours of the day, typically just after midnight local time. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024 This year had the second-highest wildfire emissions north of the Arctic Circle, coming in second behind 2023. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 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 8 Jan. 2025.

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