ScienceWeatherzoneSpring equinox 2026: Days about to become longer than nights in Australia
Australia's spring equinox is coming up, meaning days will soon be longer than nights across the country.
Australia is about to pass an annual daylight milestone, with days set to become longer than nights across the country as the spring equinox approaches.
Australia is approaching the spring equinox, the annual moment when days tip longer than nights across the Southern Hemisphere.
The equinox happens because Earth's axial tilt of about 23.4 degrees means neither hemisphere is pointed toward or away from the Sun.
Days will keep growing longer from here until the December summer solstice, so enjoy the extra evening light coming your way.
Day and night are not exactly equal on the equinox because the atmosphere bends light and sunrise is measured from the top edge of the sun, so expect a little more daylight than darkness.
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