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WA most featured State in stunning Bureau of Meteorology calendar

The West Australian
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January: Sunrise and fog, Mornington, WA.
Camera IconJanuary: Sunrise and fog, Mornington, WA. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Bernard Shaw

Predicting the right moment to snap a photograph is the biggest test for those behind the lens.

For Rusli Hashim, the nights spent in the cold Tasmanian winters were worth it, with his dream image captured in the early hours of the morning following an all-night stakeout.

His photograph of the elusive Aurora australis flashing over water is one of 12 handpicked by the Bureau of Meteorology for its 2025 weather calendar.

Featuring metrological extremes — from fantastical billowing dust clouds over Merredin to the sun beaming over fog-covered land in Mornington and Exmouth’s solar eclipse from last year — the images were selected from more than 500 entered by eager Australian photographers.

December: Aurora Australis, Squeaking Point, Tas.
Camera IconDecember: Aurora Australis, Squeaking Point, Tas. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Rusli Hashim

“The photos offer a glimpse into the science behind how the weather works and how the Bureau’s services meet the needs of the Australian community and industries,” the Bureau of Meteorology’s Andrea Peace said.

“Some of the fascinating weather phenomena captured on camera in this year’s selection include unusual cloud formations known as Cirrus uncinus, glowing anticrepuscular sun rays, a glorious sunrise in regional WA, a colourful Aurora australis and moody thunderstorms.”

September: Dust cloud, Merredin, WA.
Camera IconSeptember: Dust cloud, Merredin, WA. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Grant Stainer
April: Solar eclipse, Exmouth, WA.
Camera IconApril: Solar eclipse, Exmouth, WA. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Barend Becker
May: Rainbow and lightning, Derby, WA.
Camera IconMay: Rainbow and lightning, Derby, WA. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/JJ Rao
June: Fogbow, Tuena, NSW.
Camera IconJune: Fogbow, Tuena, NSW. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/David Metcalf
July: Streaky clouds, Yamanto, Qld.
Camera IconJuly: Streaky clouds, Yamanto, Qld. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Sharon Smolenski
October: Rainbow and storm, Nightcliff, NT.
Camera IconOctober: Rainbow and storm, Nightcliff, NT. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Patch Clapp
August: Lightning strike, San Remo, Vic.
Camera IconAugust: Lightning strike, San Remo, Vic. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Anna Carson
November: Fog, Mount Beerwah, Qld.
Camera IconNovember: Fog, Mount Beerwah, Qld. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Billy Tillott
March: Lightning strike, Sydney, NSW.
Camera IconMarch: Lightning strike, Sydney, NSW. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Philipp Glanz
February: Water spout, Rapid Creek, NT.
Camera IconFebruary: Water spout, Rapid Creek, NT. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Cathryn Vasseleu
Cover: Snow, Central Highlands, Tas.
Camera IconCover: Snow, Central Highlands, Tas. Credit: Bureau of Meteorology/Gil Dayton

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