Winter Solstice

❄️ Winter Solstice in Burnie

1. Shortest Day of the Year - Longest Night
   The winter solstice in Burnie occurs around June 21st, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.
   
   
2. Reduced Daylight
   Burnie receives just over 9 hours of daylight on the solstice, with sunrise around 7:45 AM and sunset by 4:50 PM.
   In terms of daylight, this day is 5 hours and 55 minutes shorter than the December solstice.
   
   
3. Why It Happens
   The solstice occurs because the Southern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun, causing the sun to appear at its lowest point in the sky.
   
   
4. Days Get Longer
   After the solstice, daylight hours begin to gradually increase, heading toward spring and summer.
   
   
5. Coolest Time of Year
   June is one of Burnie’s coldest months, with average temperatures between 5°C and 12°C, often bringing rain and strong coastal breezes.
   
   
6. Stargazing Opportunity
   The long, clear nights make this a great time for stargazing, especially in areas with low light pollution just outside the city.
   
   
7. Wildlife Patterns
   Local species like platypus in Fernglade and little penguins on the coast adapt to the shorter, colder days. Penguins conserving energy spending more time in their burrows, platypus foraging throughout the shorter daylight hours.
   
   
8. Symbol of Renewal
   Many cultures celebrate the solstice as a time of renewal, marking the return of the light and new beginnings.

Events in Burnie:

Winter Solstice Swim

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Mid-Winter Mayhem

Celebrating the Light in the Dark, the Weird and the wacky, bringing winter in with a smile and a shine.

Winter Solstice Lantern Making Workshop

Come celebrate the Mid-Winter Solstice at Burnie Marine Plaza.
Make your own Winter solstice Lantern.
With a Lantern parade later in the evening.