What does the Winter Solstice actually mean?!

Gunners & Ali - Ali's Random Facts

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 2 minutes

Did you know we just celebrated the Winter Solstice?

That's the shortest day and longest night of the year here in WA.

It's the point where the Southern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun, meaning we get the least amount of daylight all year.

The good news? From now on, the days start getting longer again... by just a few seconds at first, but it's enough to remind us summer is officially on its way back.

It's the winter solstice in Australia, so when will mornings get lighter? -  ABC News

Source: ABC News

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