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Midway Islands

Îles Midway

🇺🇸 United States Minor Outlying Islands · United States — Altitude 4 m

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This live stream looks out over the Midway Islands, a small atoll group in the North Pacific that is part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands. The feed is run by Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and shows a place few people will ever visit in person.

A remote atoll in the Pacific

Midway lies roughly halfway between North America and Asia, far from any large island. Its low sandy islets surround a lagoon and are best known as a refuge for seabirds, including albatrosses, and for the wartime battle fought nearby in 1942. The atoll has no permanent population, and access is restricted to protect its wildlife.

What to watch and when

The stream is a view of the atoll's natural setting, so the most rewarding moments are usually in daylight, when birds move between nesting grounds and the lagoon and the water changes colour with the sun. Clouds, wind and sea state shift the scene quickly, so the picture can look very different from one hour to the next.

Climate and getting there

Midway has a warm, humid tropical-marine climate with fairly steady trade winds and little seasonal temperature change. Reaching the islands requires special travel arrangements through the wildlife refuge, so for most viewers the live camera is the most practical way to experience the place.

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Source: Friends of Midway Atoll NWR

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About this camera

What is the weather in Midway Islands now?

The current weather and a three-day forecast for the Midway Islands are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated automatically for the atoll.

What time is it in Midway Islands?

The local time for the Midway Islands is displayed on this page, so you can see whether it is day or night there before you watch the stream.

Where exactly is the Midway Islands camera?

The camera is on the Midway Atoll in the North Pacific, about 28 degrees north and 177 degrees west. The map on this page marks the exact location.

When is the best time to watch the Midway Islands live view?

Daylight hours are usually the most interesting, when seabirds are most active and the lagoon colours are clearest. Weather and cloud cover can change the view a great deal.

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