TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - This Saturday, June 21, Australia will welcome the annual winter solstice. More than just an ordinary day, the winter solstice 2025 marks the shortest day of the year. With the least amount of daylight, it will also be the darkest day of the year.
Explore our guide to Winter Solstice 2025 to help you prepare for the occasion and gain more insightful perspectives, drawing insights from a variety of sources.
When Is the Winter Solstice 2025 in Australia?
The Winter Solstice 2025 will fall on Saturday, June 21. Though every region of Australia will experience its shortest day of the year, the exact length of daylight will vary. Here's an estimate of daylight hours in major cities:
- Adelaide: 7.23 a.m.–5.11 p.m. (9 hrs 48 mins)
- Brisbane: 6.37 a.m.–5.01 p.m. (10 hrs 24 mins)
- Canberra: 7.12 a.m.–4.58 p.m. (9 hrs 46 mins)
- Darwin: 7.06 a.m.–6.30 p.m. (11 hrs 23 mins)
- Hobart: 7.42 a.m.–4.42 p.m. (9 hrs)
- Melbourne: 7.35 a.m.–5.08 p.m. (9 hrs 32 mins)
- Perth: 7.16 a.m.–5.20 p.m. (10 hrs 3 mins)
- Sydney: 7 a.m.–4.53 p.m. (9 hrs 53 mins)
What Is the Winter Solstice 2025?
Winter Solstice is an astronomical event that marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, including Australia, it occurs annually on the exact same date, when the South Pole is tilted furthest away from the Sun. As a result, the Sun takes its lowest and shortest path across the sky, bringing minimal daylight hours.
Interestingly, while Australia is experiencing its winter solstice, countries in the Northern Hemisphere are having the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year for them.
What Does the Winter Solstice Mean in Astrology?
The term 'solstice' originates from the Latin word 'solstitium,' which translates to 'Sun stands still.' It refers to the time when the Sun's apparent path pauses before reversing direction. Astronomically, the winter solstice holds the distinction of marking a new beginning and time for renewal. It also represents the start of a new zodiac cycle and the return of light in a symbolic sense.
Different Ways of Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Across different cultures, the celebration of the centuries-old winter solstice appears in different ways. However, it often centers on spiritual, cultural, and communal elements. Iran celebrates the winter solstice with Yalda Night, where people will enjoy poetry readings, feasts, and burning candles. In Australia, the celebration tends to be lighter and has a touch of creativity, such as with Tasmania’s Nude Solstice Swim.
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