Solstice Encore

An even more intense sunset colour as the last rays of the Winter sun reach the underside of the clouds.

Solstice Sunset

The early stages of a spectacular Winter Solstice sunset from the Star Gallery at the base of The Jump-Up, Australia's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Winter Solstice Eve's Moon

The near full moon on the eve of the Winter Solstice here at the Gondwana Stars Observatory. The image is taken afocal through the eyepiece of a 5 inch reflector.

Emu Rising

The Emu In The Sky rises above the horizon just before the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere.

Solstice Fire

A small fire in the middle of winter as the Winter Solstice approaches tomorrow on June 21.