Low sun over Southern Africa, aurora active over Canada

The Sun hangs low in the sky over Southern Africa, casting long shadows as the terminator moves toward the Central Pacific. This position marks the peak of daylight for the southern hemisphere.

Mid-level cloud bands persist across the Indian Ocean and surrounding regions, indicating ongoing atmospheric convection typical for this time of year. These systems are part of the broader jet-stream dynamics.

Aurora activity is visible over Canada's northern skies, triggered by solar wind interactions with Earth's magnetosphere. The Moon is in a waxing crescent phase, appearing as a thin sliver in the western sky.