Santa's 2024 Christmas Eve flight was tracked by NORAD

Why did NORAD start tracking Santa Claus? It started with a wrong number
NORAD began to track Santa Claus in 1955, following an accidental phone call made to the agency by a young boy interested in in speaking with Kris Kringle.
When is Santa getting to you? NORAD is tracking Santa’s journey
Phones in Colorado will ring off the hook as children around the world look for Santa on his Yuletide journey.
Track Santa’s sleigh throughout Christmas eve via NORAD
The dedicated men and women of NORAD continuously monitor the skies and waterways of the United States and Canada to ensure our safety, but on the special night of Christmas eve, it helps belivers track Santa’s sleigh. Find out where Santa is and how many presents he delivered by clicking here.
Santa tracker: Where is Mr. Claus? Follow his Christmas Eve journey live on NORAD, Google
The map tracking Santa's trip around the world will begin Dec. 24, Christmas Eve from NORAD, a joint U.S.-Canada command responsible for protecting the skies over both nations. Visitors can track Santa's flight from 4 a.m. to midnight MST / 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. EST.
NORAD Tracks Santa's Journey Around the World Christmas Eve
"We are using a combination of satellites, radars, and fighter jets. Usually, it is the radars that pick up first when Santa Claus leaves the North Pole, and the satellites will pick up Rudolph's nose through infrared sensors, and his nose gives out quite a bit of heat," says Kelly Frushour who is monitoring Santa.
NORAD Santa Tracker: Where in the world is Santa Claus right now?
The Tracks Santa website is live with a sneak peek at the North Pole, NORAD's intelligence on the jolly old elf and a countdown clock to Christmas Eve.
NORAD Santa tracker: How Saint Nick's journey is offered in different languages
NORAD's Santa Tracker follows St. Nick as he delivers toys. One company offers free translation services to help more kids follow along.
WATCH LIVE: Where is Santa now? NORAD is tracking him around the globe
Now in its 69th year, the holiday tradition lets children watch or call in to get updates on Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe.
Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker mapped his 2024 Christmas flight
As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.
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