Summer Soltice

[Liz]

Yes, tis the day of the Summer Solstice, which occurred at 0447 this am.
This is when the Sun is at its most southerly position for the year, and is the longest day of the year for those in the Southern Hemisphere.

http://museumvictoria.com.au/discove...d-the-seasons/

Must be an excuse for a celebratory champagne ... ah, or a beer.

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Liz,

How long is the longest day in Townsville? I don't think it varies much from 12 hours up there. According to IIS today will be 14h 28' for me. Strange, work feels like it has gone on for much longer than that.

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Join you YAY bring on more darkenss Scotch as well.

[mithrandir (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by AstralTraveller

Liz,

How long is the longest day in Townsville? I don't think it varies much from 12 hours up there. According to IIS today will be 14h 28' for me. Strange, work feels like it has gone on for much longer than that.

Dec 22 2009 from http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/astro/sunrisenset

TOWNSVILLE Lat=-19°15'00" Long=+146°49'00"
TIMES OF SUNRISE AND SUNSET
(for ideal horizon & meteorological conditions)
Time zone: +10.00 hours
22/12/2009 Rise 0532 Set 1850

TIME OF SUN TRANSIT
(for ideal horizon & meteorological conditions)
Time zone: +10.00 hours
22/12/2009 Transit time 1211


Computed using National Mapping Division's sunrisenset program, version 2.2

[Liz]

Wow, you are right guys, thought it had a looong day
That makes our day today ..... 13 hrs and 18 minutes!!!
What is it for Sydney ... much difference?

Sydney - sunrise 05.41 sunset 20.06 - nearly 15 hrs!! (per weatherzone)

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Remember, from now on, your nights are getting longer.

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Thankyou sun god