Shortest Day Of The Year 2024 Nz

Shortest Day Of The Year 2024 Nz. Shortest day in christchurch, canterbury the shortest day of the year was around 5 months ago, during the winter solstice on june 21, 2024, with a daylight length of 8 hours and. Solstices take place twice a year — whenever the earth’s axis is closest to (summer) or furthest away (winter) from the sun.

This day is a little like that friend who always shows up late to a party; We’re at the peak of the long dark nights as we approach the winter solstice, which this year is at precisely 2:57am new.