Melbourne’s longest day of the year is happening this weekend – here’s your guide to the 2025 summer solstice

Written by Melissa Woodley

Contributor: Liv Condous

Want to make the most of the extra daylight? Sunday, December 21 is the best time to do so, If the three-day heatwave we’ve just experienced is any indication, Melbourne’s summer is officially in full swing – and we couldn’t be happier about the extra sunshine. So if you’re also a fan the long, warm days and balmy nights, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the summer solstice – aka the longest day of the year – which is happening on Sunday, December 21.

This year in Melbourne, the summer solstice is set to bless us with 14 hours and 47 minutes of sunshine. Here’s a rundown of how long the daylight will last and the exact timings of sunrise and sunset.

What is the summer solstice?

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, bringing the most daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. In the Southern Hemisphere, this happens when… Click here to read the rest of this article Source: timeout.com

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