Longest day of the year arrives

Wednesday is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, or the shortest night if you're a contrarian.

The summer solstice officially took place at 4.59am, marking the beginning of the astronomical summer.

Otago Museum director, and avid sky watcher Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Morning Report.

Wednesday is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, or the shortest night if you’re a contrarian.

The summer solstice officially took place at 4.59am, marking the beginning of the astronomical summer.

Otago Museum director, and avid sky watcher Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Morning Report.

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