The shortest day of the year is approaching, with Australia to experience less than 10 hours of sunlight and shiver through freezing temperatures this week.
The winter solstice will occur this Thursday, marking the day with the shortest amount of sunlight and the longest night of the year.
It is measured by the day that the Earth’s South Pole tilts the furthest away from the sun, bringing with it plenty of night time and limited time in the sun.