Sun overhead Australia's center, terminator crossing Pacific

The Sun is directly overhead the Australia / New Zealand region, casting daylight across the central portion of the continent. This position marks the start of a new day in the eastern hemisphere.

Mid-level cloud coverage dominates the southern reaches of the Australian mainland, while high-altitude atmospheric bands stretch across the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean regions.

Aurora activity is minimal today with no visible displays from the polar regions. The Moon is in a waning crescent phase, appearing low in the eastern sky near the horizon.