Earth, on the clock

One planet. Twenty-four midnights.

The wave starts in Kiribati and rolls west for a full day. Here's where it lands next.

Sydney

Sydney

Australia/Sydney

Harbour Bridge fireworks, the world's first big show.

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Tokyo

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Joya no Kane — 108 temple bells ring out the year.

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Dubai

Dubai

Asia/Dubai

Burj Khalifa light show, the tallest celebration on Earth.

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Paris

Paris

Europe/Paris

Champs-Élysées projections and Eiffel sparkles at midnight.

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London

London

Europe/London

Big Ben chimes ring in the year across the Thames.

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New York

New York

America/New_York

The ball drops over Times Square — a million people, one moment.

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