How does the Santa Tracker work?

Every Christmas Eve, the Google Santa Tracker begins to simulate tracking of Santa at about midnight in the furthest east time zone, about 10 AM UTC. The map shows Santa alternating between traveling and handing out presents in cities. Santa appears to travel approximately one time zone west per hour.

How does the NORAD Tracker work?

By using its amazing satellite technology, that’s how. NORAD’s powerful radar system, called the North Warning System, has 47 installations strung across Canada’s North and Alaska. Just call 877 HI-NORAD (877-446-6723) to talk directly to a NORAD staff member who will be able to tell you Santa’s exact location.

How did Norad Track Santa?

How does NORAD track Santa? NORAD says it all starts with a radar system called the North Warning System. The powerful radar system uses dozens of installations across Canada’s North and Alaska to look for signs of Santa Claus leaving the North Pole every holiday season.

Who runs Santa tracker?

NORAD
FRESNO, Calif. — The pandemic isn’t stopping Santa from making his annual trip around the world. Every Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) adjusts its satellites to track Santa and help keep him safe on his journey.

What is the last place Santa visits?

Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west. Historically, Santa visits the South Pacific first, then New Zealand and Australia. After that Japan, Asia, across to Africa, then Western Europe, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America.

Where does Santa’s journey end?

Santa’s travel route He then travels west, delivering presents to those in New Zealand and Australia, followed by Japan. Santa then carries on his journey to Asia, Africa and Western Europe, concluding with Canada, the US, Mexico and South America.

Which country does Santa go to first?

So, historically, Santa visits the South Pacific first, then New Zealand and Australia. After that, he shoots up to Japan, over to Asia, across to Africa, then onto Western Europe, Canada, the United States, Mexico and Central and South America.