Winter solstice

2024 - 6 - 21

Dive into the Winter Solstice: The Chills, the Thrills, and the Shortest Day in Australia!

Australia - New Zealand - Southern Hemisphere - Stonehenge - Winter Solstice

Get ready for the 2024 winter solstice hitting Australia on a chilly Friday morning. Ever tried a dawn ocean swim on the shortest day of the year? Dive into the details here!

The winter solstice is approaching, and Australia is gearing up for the special moment set to grace the country on a frosty Friday morning. While many shiver at the mere thought of winter, a Torquay group embraces the chill by embarking on a dawn ocean swim post a lantern parade on this shortest day of the year. As the southern hemisphere leans farthest from the sun, daylight hours dwindle, marking the significance of the winter solstice. But what about our Kiwi neighbors in New Zealand? June 21st marks their celebration of the winter solstice, prompting reflections on weather changes, daylight scarcity, and even spiritual introspection.

The winter solstice signifies the world's shortest day and longest night in the Southern Hemisphere, where the sun reaches its northernmost position. It's a day of contrasts as darkness envelops the day, making it the ideal time to bask in the coziness of winter. So, as the East Coast experiences the enchantment of the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere, it's a delightful reminder of nature's cyclical dance. In South Africa, the winter solstice strikes, emphasizing the transition into longer nights and shorter days, a phenomenon explained by Vox Weather forecaster Annette Bota.

Did you know that the winter solstice is not just a day on the calendar but a celestial event that connects us to the cosmos? This astronomical marvel symbolizes rebirth and renewal, bringing hope as the days grow longer post the shortest day. Furthermore, this celestial alignment influences various traditions and rituals worldwide, reflecting humanity's unity in celebrating the cycles of nature. The winter solstice is not just about darkness; it's a time of introspection and appreciation for the beauty of the changing seasons.

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When the winter solstice is in Australia (NEWS.com.au)

The countdown is on for the 2024 winter solstice, with the special moment hitting Australia on Friday morning.

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Think it's cold? Try a dawn ocean swim on winter solstice (WAtoday)

On the shortest day of the year in the depths of winter, this Torquay group wades into the water after a lantern parade.

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The winter solstice: All about the shortest day of the year (The New Daily)

The winter solstice is here; the day's short daylight hours come as the southern hemisphere reaches its furthest angle away from the sun.

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What is winter solstice in NZ? What to know about the shortest day of ... (New Zealand Herald)

On June 21, New Zealand will celebrate the winter solstice . But what does this mean, for the weather, the daylight hours or our spiritual selves? Sarah...

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Winter Solstice: World shortest day and longest night recorded (Chronicle)

“The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night in the Southern Hemisphere, when the sun appears at its most northerly position, ...

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Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is here! (East Coast Radio)

It's a wonderful day on the East Coast! Did you know that today marks the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere? Yes, it's the winter solstice ...

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Winter solstice: Today is the shortest day of the year! (SAPeople News)

According to Vox Weather forecaster Annette Bota, the winter solstice in South Africa takes place today. “In simple terms, you might hear it referred to as the ...

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Record turnout at Canberra's winter solstice swim for Lifeline (The Canberra Times)

Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news.

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On winter solstice the oranges on my tree reach their peak – but I ... (The Guardian)

My back yard companion brings me visual cheer and sweet nourishment, brightening my spirit through another dark season of the soul.

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Esperance Stonehenge hosting inaugural West Australian winter ... (ABC News)

A full-size Stonehenge replica on Western Australia's south coast is hosting a new winter solstice festival to boost tourism in the region.

Winter solstice welcomes a frosty weekend (Daily Advertiser)

Low-pressure systems moving over eastern Australia likely to bring another rainy, cold weekend over June 22 and 23rd,...

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'Paganistic' ritual for winter solstice at Aldinga's Stonehenge - ABC ... (ABC)

June 21 is the winter solstice, and residents of Aldinga Arts Eco Village in Adelaide's southern suburbs take an early morning dip and then congregate at ...

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Winter Solstice 2024, welcome to the shortest day of the year (Newcastle Weekly)

The hobby photographer is an “unofficial member” of the Newy Sandrays, a group of swimmers that regularly greet the mornings with an ocean swim at Newcastle ...

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Brighton Winter Solstice street party returns this weekend with live ... (Glam Adelaide)

Located along Jetty Road at Brighton, the event will be fully licensed and will have cozy fire pits, festive lighting, live music, and a range of children's ...

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Record number of Canberrans take early morning swim in Lake ... (ABC News)

A record 399 Canberrans braved the morning cold for the city's eighth annual winter solstice nude swim in Lake Burley Griffin to raise money for Lifeline ...

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Australia's shortest day of the year is here | Weatherzone Business (Weatherzone Business)

The winter solstice is an annual occurrence that falls in late-June each year. It marks the moment Earth's Southern Hemisphere reached its furthest tilt away ...

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Winter solstice in Australia: Traditions and significance (Western Advocate)

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and begins Australia's orbital journey back to warmer months.

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Winter solstice ocean swim draws a crowd to Nobbys in Newcastle (Newcastle Herald)

More than 70 ocean swimmers joined whales and dolphins in brisk water to mark the winter solstice at Nobbys beach on June 21, with perfect swimming ...

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