It's the winter solstice today, so when will mornings get lighter?
Australia marked the winter solstice today, June 21, the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere. From tomorrow, days will gradually lengthen, although mornings will remain dark for several weeks. The solstice occurs as Earth's tilt causes the South Pole to point away from the Sun, leading to colder weather.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 18:40 UTC
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