Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Analysis

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone

After reaching the minimum on September 18, Arctic sea ice extent has been steadily increasing.

Arctic sea ice minimum ties for tenth lowest

On September 18, Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent of 4.67 million square kilometers (1.80 million square miles).

The sun sets on the melt season

The sun is about to set for the winter at the North Pole, and so the 2022 sea ice melt season is coming to an end.