Touring our planet bringing toys and joy is no simple task for Santa and his high-flying reindeer, and whether or not Rudolph’s red nose is necessary this year, it’s still a matter of a miraculous annual mission requiring expert mapping and some cooperation from Mother Nature.

For eyes impatient to await its arrival, the NORAD Search for Santa website and app are here to deliver Christmas festivities by tracking exactly where the Big Red Guy is in the world and where his journey will take him next. This interactive simulation application is available for Android or Apple iOS devices and can be downloaded for free from the NORAD website. official website.